Derry Name Meaning

Derry is a name of Irish origin and it generally means "oak grove" or "from the oak grove." It can be used as both a male and female name, but it is more common as a male name. The name Derry has its roots in the Irish place, city of Derry in Northern Ireland, which was originally named "Doire," meaning an oak grove.

The name Derry isn't common, so there are not many widely known personalities with this name. However, there's a renowned Australian footballer named Derry Kissane and Irish musician Derry Byrne.