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My parents came up w/ the name Charisse when my dad heard a news story about the dancer, Cyd Charisse. My parents had not even discussed a name because they weren't thrilled about having another baby at that time.

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The name Charisse (as I was told) comes from a Greek word 'Charis' meaning 'peace' but when I searched it up I came across the definitions : Beauty, Kindness, Love and most commonly Grace. Though I still believe that the name is partly meaning 'peace' since the two rhyme. 'Charisse' and 'Peace' .. Also, the name sounds quite peaceful and serene ..

I was born in Feb of 1983, and named after Syd Charisse. I have always loved my name, have gotten plenty of positive comments on it, I have never met anyone in person with the same spelling as mine. I always have to spell it out and often have to help people pronounce it, telling them its "like Clarisse with a 'sha' like Charlotte" seems to help. But I love it, it's worth the trouble, and it really seems to suit me.

Nicknames for Charisse: | Edit

Chi, Chi-chi, Chiquie, Reese, Twiss, Chim, Char, Chari, Charlie

Meanings and history of the name Charisse: | Edit

Meaning: Grace; Love
Cerise ( or ; ) is a deep to vivid purplish red.
Cherry, Red, Dear
Charisma, Charity, Caress,
Beauty, Kindness

Its source is kharis, a Greek name meaning "Grace."

Popularity: The name Charisse ranked 1522nd in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.

Famous real-life people named Charisse: | Edit

Charice Pempengo

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