Cheryl
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Cheryl
The name 'Cheryl' is a modern feminine given name, likely a blend of 'Cherie' (French for "dear" or "beloved") and 'Beryl' (a gemstone name from Greek 'beryllos'), thus carrying connotations of "beloved" or "dear one." It emerged primarily in English-speaking cultures during the early 20th century, gaining popularity in the United States and United Kingdom, with no specific religious or historical significance beyond its use as a personal name.
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Etymology
The name 'Cheryl' is a modern feminine given name, likely a blend of 'Cherie' (French for "dear" or "beloved") and 'Beryl' (a gemstone name from Greek 'beryllos'), thus carrying connotations of "beloved" or "dear one." It emerged primarily in English-speaking cultures during the early 20th century, gaining popularity in the United States and United Kingdom, with no specific religious or historical significance beyond its use as a personal name.
Cheryl currently ranks #4,376 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1958.
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