Cherry
Fact sheet
- Name
- Cherry
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Cherry is a feminine first name that is now considered the English variant of the name Cherie. Translated, it means 'the beloved', 'the darling', or 'the treasure'.
What does the name Cherry mean?
The name Cherry is currently regarded in its English spelling as a derivative of the French name Cherie. Its meaningful interpretation is 'the beloved', 'the darling', or 'the treasure'. Its roots lie in Old French, derived from the word chérie, which means 'beloved', 'love', and 'darling'. Originally, Cherry was also a diminutive of Charity, which in this context implies 'charity' or 'the charitable one'. In general English, cherry also refers to 'the cherry'. Other variants of the name include Cheryl, Cheril, Cher, Cheri, Cherin, Cherina, Cherine, Cherelle, Chereeta, Cherita, Cherea, Chera, Cherilyn, Cherlyn, Cherien, Cherrina, Cherise, and Cherisa. The name has been in use since the late 19th century.
Where does the name Cherry come from?
Cherry is a feminine first name of Old French origin, carrying meanings like 'the treasure' or 'the beloved'. The Old French word chérie means beloved, love, and darling (French). The language is English.
How do you pronounce Cherry?
Tschäri
Popularity
In Germany, Cherry is a relatively common first name. In 2022, it ranked 3,777th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2020 at rank 1,427. In the last ten years, Cherry has been given as a first name about 80 times, which places it 2,917th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,030th.
Nicknames & pet names
Carry / Cher / Cherr / Cherryl
Famous people
- Ada Cherry Kearton (singer)
- Cherry 16th Baroness Strange Drummond (English writer)
- Cherry A. Murray (American physicist)
- Cherry Barbara Grimm (writer from New Zealand)
- Cherry Boone (American writer)
- Cherry Chevapravatdumrong (writer from America)
- Cherry Dee (English model)
- Cherry Hood (Australian artist)
- Cherry Jones (actress)
- Cherry Kearton (photographer from Great Britain)
- Cherry Laine (musician from Jamaica)
- Cherry Logan Emerson (American chemist)
- Cherry Lou (Filipino actress)
- Cherry Mardia (actress from India)
- Cherry Muhanji (American writer)
- Cherry Smith (Jamaican singer)
- Cherry Vanilla (singer from the USA)
- Cherry Wainer (South African musician)
Frequently asked questions about the name Cherry
What is the origin of the name Cherry?
Cherry has Old French roots and is derived from the word 'chérie', which means 'the beloved' or 'the treasure'.
What does the name Cherry mean?
The name Cherry is often interpreted as 'the beloved' or 'the darling' and is also associated with the English word for 'cherry'.
How popular is the name Cherry?
Cherry has been in use since the late 19th century and has various variants that are used in different cultures and countries.