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How to pronounce Gary (GAIR-ee)

Gary

GAIR-ee

Gairee

The 'ar' rhymes with 'air' in Australian English. Very common Boomer name.

Notes

The 'ar' rhymes with 'air' in Australian English. Very common Boomer name.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Old German
Meaning
spear ruler (short for Gareth or Garrick)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Gazza
  • Gaz
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Popularity

Common Australian boys' name from the 1950s through the 1970s.

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