Lorry, an uncommon given name of English origin, is derived from the Middle English word 'lor', meaning 'bodyguard'. It was often used as a nickname for someone who was considered stalwart and strong. The name Lorry is also associated with the vehicle known as a lorry, which is a large truck used for transporting goods. This association may have contributed to its usage as a given name in some cases. Notably, it has been used more frequently as a surname than as a first name throughout history.
"Lorry as a given name experienced modest popularity in the early to mid-20th century, with peaks in the late 1940s and early 1950s, before tapering off by the 1960s."