Garrie
Boy name · 21 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Garrie: 21 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 1980.
Garrie is a Scottish variant of Gary, a name with disputed but fascinating origins—it may derive from the Old English "gār" meaning "spear," or from a Norman name like Gerard, or even from the Irish word "garbh" meaning "rough." Famous bearers include Scottish footballer Garrie Wood, who played for Dundee United in the 1970s. The name also resonates through the River Garry, a Perthshire salmon river whose Celtic root means "short" or "rough." In modern usage, Garrie remains a distinctive choice, far less common than the standard Gary, and it carries a certain rugged Highland charm—a quiet nod to Scottish heritage that avoids being overly traditional.
Boy 6 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19805 babies
- Latest (1989)
- #3353 babies
- Total births
- 21since 1975
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 20%vs prior 5y