Cheryl: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Cheryl

Cheryl

Pronunciation: SHEHR-əl (key)

Origin of the name Cheryl:

20th century coinage, formed perhaps by combining names such as Cherry and Beryl. Var: Cherelle, Cheril, Cherril, Cherrill, Sharel, Sherill, Sherril, Sherryl, Sheryll.

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Related Names:

Cher, Cherryl, Cheryle, Sherrell, Sherrill, Sheryl, Sherryl

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Nicknames for Cheryl: | Edit

Cher, Cheri, Cherry, Chez (Shez)

Meanings and history of the name Cheryl: | Edit

It comes from the French word 'Cherie' meaning 'dear one'

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Cheryl Ladd, actress
Cheryl Tiegs, model
Cheryl Barldinger, played "Sunny" on the original "American Gladiators."
Cheryl Tweedy/Cole musician and TV personality

Cheryl in song, story & screen: | Edit

Cheryl Blossom, redheaded potential love interest in the "Archie" comic series\
Cheryl Mason, a character in the game series "Silent Hill"
Cheryl from the manga series Vassalord
Cheryl, the main character's wife on "According to Jim"
Cheryl Thadafel from the videogame "The Weapon"

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