Kerry Washington has taken to Twitter to share her pride at being named after County Kerry, a homage to her Irish heritage.
The Scandal star previously revealed she was named after the Munster county saying it was due to her mother's Irish heritage.
"I was named after County Kerry. I was named in the 1970s when African Americans were choosing these very Afrocentric 'black is beautiful' names for their children," Washington told The Independent. "And my mother was really into that idea. She's of mixed heritage; black, English, Irish, Scottish, and read somewhere that Kerry means 'dark' in Gaelic.
"So it was her way of honouring all of it. To be like 'dark little, dark one' but also honouring her European connection."
Taking to Twitter on Thursday, the actress wished her followers a happy St. Patrick's Day, taking the opportunity to express her pride at having an Irish-influenced name.
"It's time for my annual #StPatricksDay tweet! Named after County Kerry. Yup. Irish influenced and proud. Enjoy the day everybody," she posted on Twitter.
It's time for my annual #StPatricksDay tweet!!!!!!!! Named after County Kerry. Yup. Irish influenced and proud. Enjoy the day everybody.
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) March 17, 2016
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