Cheryl
SHER-əl
Popularity
#3970
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
440,480
Peak Year
#24,177 in 1958
First Recorded
1909
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of 'Cherie' (French for 'darling') and 'Beryl' (a gemstone).
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The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Cheryl Cole
English singer, dancer, and television personality
Cheryl Ladd
American actress, singer, and author
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