Origin, Meaning, And History Of Cherry
Cherry is a cute feminine name with mixed origins. The English word cherry reminds and refers to the cultivated or wild fruit, tree, or pretty cherry blossoms.
樱桃是一个英语单词派生from Old Northern French and Norman roots, which in turn may be derived from Greek as it refers to Kerasous, an ancient Greek region near Giresun in Turkey. According to scholars, the fruit cherry was first thought to be exported to Europe from this place.
Cherry, which was originally a British first name, is not derived directly from the French word Cheri(e), which means ‘dear one’ or ‘darling.’ In France, the name is not used as a first name for boys or girls. Instead, it is most often a term for the endearment of an adopted child. Cherry can also be regarded as a diminutive of charity.
From the middle English namechirie cherye, ‘cherry’ has become a metonymic occupational name for those who grew or sold cherries. Quite possibly, it was used as a nickname to refer to a person with rosy cheeks.
There are no known variations of the name. Cher, Cherrie, and Chezza are some good nicknames you can use for your child.
In popular culture, we find the name being used in the titles of many songs, irrespective of the genre. These include ‘Cherry Bomb‘ by John Mellencamp and ‘Cherry Blossom Girl‘ by Air. ‘Cherry‘ by the American singer Harry Styles and ‘Cherry Wine‘ by Hozier are other notable mentions.Cherry Glazerris the name of the American rock band. Chubby Cherry is the main vocalist of the European electropop virtual bandStudio Killers. In S.E. Hinton’sThe Outsiders,Sherri “Cherry” Valance is the cute and rich cheerleader. Indeed, there doesn’t seem to be an end to the appeal of this name.
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Famous People With The Name Cherry
- Cherry JonesAmerican actress and the founding member of the American Repertory Theatre in 1980
- Cherry SmithAmerican vocalist, a part of the popular bandWailers
- Cherry ChevapravatdumrongAmerican screenwriter, producer of the popular sitcomFamily Guy
- 樱桃香草An American singer-songwriter, publicist and actress
- Cherry Kathleen Chadwyck HealeyBritish television presenter, known forBritain’s Favourite Supermarket Foods serieson BBC One
- CherryRing name of Kara Elizabeth Drew, an American retired professional wrestler, known for winning the JCW Women’s Championship
- Cherry Pie Sison PicacheFilipino actress, known for working for Palmolive commercials
Cherry On The Popularity Chart
The name’s popularity was quite high during the 1980s and 90s. However, it went down considerably during the 2000s, as can be surmised from this graph.
Popularity Over Time
The name’s popularity has been decreasing consistently except for a brief period of growth in 2014.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name’s ranking has shown a surprising waxing and waning pattern as seen in the graph.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Cherry
Cherry sounds and feels adorable. If you like it, here are some more appealing names that sound similar.
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How To Communicate The Name In Other Languages
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Name Numerology For Cherry
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Cherry ?
The name cherry means and Name derived from a fruit
2. What is the origin of the name Cherry?
Cherry originates from the English, French word .
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