Sherri Name Meaning & Origin
Sherri
Pronunciation: SHEHR-ee (key)
Origin of the name Sherry:
Taken from the name of the fortified Spanish wine, which takes its name from the city of Jerez (formerly Xeres). Alternatively, Sherry can be a reworking of the French chérie (darling).
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