Cheralyn
American · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Cheralyn
Cheralyn is a modern American feminine given name, a blend of "Cher" (from French *chérie* meaning "darling") and "Lyn" (a diminutive of Linda or Lynn, meaning "lake" or "soft").
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Etymology
Cheralyn is a modern American feminine given name, a blend of "Cher" (from French *chérie* meaning "darling") and "Lyn" (a diminutive of Linda or Lynn, meaning "lake" or "soft"). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly the United States, with no notable historical or religious significance, emerging as a creative variant in the mid-20th century.
Cheralyn currently ranks #13,871 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.
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