Cheryl
Cheryl is a female given name common in English speaking countries.
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | English via Welsh and French |
| Meaning | Dear Beloved Friend and Love |
| Region of origin | English-speaking world |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Sheryl (alternate spelling) Cherie Cara Karina Carys |
There are several prevailing theories about its etymology. The most common is that it has Italo-Celtic roots and is an Anglicised version of either the French name Cherie (from Latin cara, "beloved"; see also Carissa (name)) or the Welsh name Carys (a cognate of "Cara"),[1] modelled on names such as Meryl and Beryl that were popular during the early decades of the 20th century.
A less popular theory is that the name is Germanic in origin and is a feminine version of the Germanic male name Charles, which means "free man".[2]
Notable people
- Cheryl (singer), formerly known as Cheryl Cole, British singer and television personality
- Cheryl A. M. Anderson, American epidemiologist
- Cheryl Arutt, American actress and psychologist
- Cheryl Baker, British television presenter and former musician
- Cheryl Barker, Australian operatic soprano
- Cheryl Bentov, Israeli Mossad agent
- Cheryl Burke, professional dancer
- Cheryl Campbell, British actress
- Cheryl Carolus, South African politician
- Cheryl Casone, American journalist
- Cheryl Chase (activist), American intersex activist
- Cheryl Chase (actress), American voice actress
- Cheryl Chase (politician) , American politician
- Cheryl Chin, Singaporean-American actress
- Cheryl Crane, daughter of actress Lana Turner who was tried for the murder of her mother boyfriend
- Cheryl Fergison, British actress
- Cheryl Ford, American basketball player
- Cheryl J. Franklin, American writer
- Cheryl Gallant, Canadian politician
- Cheryl Gamble Clemons, American singer, known as Coko
- Cheryl Gillan, British politician
- Cheryl A. Gray Evans, Louisiana politician
- Cheryl Hall, British actress
- Cheryl Hickey, Canadian TV presenter
- Cheryl Hines, American actress
- Cheryl Holdridge, American actress
- Cheryl Hole, British drag queen
- Cheryl James, American rapper, known as Salt
- Cheryl Keeton, U.S. lawyer and murder victim
- Cheryl Kennedy, English actress
- Cheryl Kernot, Australian politician
- Cheryl Ladd, American actress and singer
- Cheryl Lynn, American singer
- Cheryl Gates McFadden, American actress and choreographer
- Cheryl Miller, American basketball player
- Cheryl Miller (actress), American actress
- Cheryl Perera, Sri Lankan Canadian children's rights activist
- Cheryl Rixon, Australian actor and model
- Cheryl Rubenberg, American researcher
- Cheryll Sotheran, New Zealand museum professional
- Cheryl Strayed, American author
- Cheryl Studer, American operatic soprano
- Cheryl Tiegs, American model
- Cheryl Valentine, Scottish field hockey midfielder
- Cheryl West, American playwright
- Cheryl Wheeler, American singer
Other
- Cheryl Blossom, Archie Comics character
See also
References
- Baby Names. Dorling Kindersley. 2010. p. 19. ISBN 9781405366328.
- Baby name Cheryl with meanings in Astrology, moonastro.com
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