Parry
From a Welsh surname derived from ap Harry, literally meaning son of Harry.
Meaning and origin
Parry represents the Welsh tradition of patronymic surnames, where ap (meaning "son of") was prefixed to a father's name to identify a child.
How to pronounce Parry
| Welsh (United Kingdom) | PARR-ee /ˈparɪ/ |
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