Cherilynn
American · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Cherilynn
Cherilynn is a modern American feminine given name, a blend of "Cheri" (derived from French *chérie* meaning "darling") and "Lynn" (from Welsh *llyn* meaning "lake" or a variant of "Linda" meaning "pretty").
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Etymology
Cherilynn is a modern American feminine given name, a blend of "Cheri" (derived from French *chérie* meaning "darling") and "Lynn" (from Welsh *llyn* meaning "lake" or a variant of "Linda" meaning "pretty"). It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly the United States, with no notable historical context or religious significance, emerging as a creative compound name in the mid-20th century.
Cherilynn currently ranks #13,873 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1974.
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