The name gary is of english origin and is derived from the old english name garwig, which is composed of the elements gar, meaning spear, and wig, meaning war. therefore, the literal.
The theatrical agent nan collins, who lived in this town, suggested the name gary to frank cooper, one of her clients, who went on to have a successful film career as gary cooper.
Gary was named after lawyer elbert henry gary, who was the founding chairman of the united states steel corporation.
Steel had established the city in 1906 as a company town to serve its steel.
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