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Kerris

Girl name · 62 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kerris: 62 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 10 births in 2000.

Kerris is a name with deep Welsh roots, originating as a variant of Cerys, which itself comes from the Welsh word "caru," meaning "to love." It carries the beautiful sense of "loved one" or "beloved." While not crowded with famous bearers, the most notable is the talented British actress Kerris Dorsey, known for her role in the film *Moneyball*. The name also shares its melodic sound with the Cornish place-name Kerris, a hamlet near Newlyn, though that likely derives from a different Celtic root meaning "round fort." A nice further note is that Kerris can be considered a modern, softer twist on the more traditional Welsh name, offering a fresh but still authentically Celtic alternative for parents drawn to names like Carys or Cerys.