Cerise
Welsh · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Cerise
The name 'Cerise' means "cherry" in French, deriving from the Latin *cerasium* and ultimately from the Greek *kerasos*.
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Etymology
The name 'Cerise' means "cherry" in French, deriving from the Latin *cerasium* and ultimately from the Greek *kerasos*. It is used primarily in French and English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious association, and gained modest popularity as a given name in the 20th century, often chosen for its floral and color connotations.
Cerise currently ranks #6,595 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1955.
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