Cheryl

Meaning of Cheryl

Cheryl is a female name with origins in English. It is pronounced as CHER-ul in both American and British English. The name has a variation, Sheryl. Cheryl has been given to baby girls in the United States since at least 1909, although its popularity has varied over the years. In recent years, it has ranked between 200 and 1000 in terms of popularity, with approximately 30 to 90 occurrences per year. Cheryl has associations with strength and femininity, making it a lovely choice for parents seeking a timeless yet empowering name for their daughter.

Pronunciation

British English

  • Pronunced as CHER-ul (/ˈtʃeɪrəl/)

American English

  • Pronunced as CHER-ul (/ˈtʃərəl/)

U.S. Popularity Chart

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Notable People Named Cheryl

Cheryl Ann Tweedy is an English singer and television personality known for her success as a member of Girls Aloud and her solo career, which included multiple chart-topping singles in the UK.
Cheryl Strayed is an American writer and podcast host known for her bestselling memoir Wild, which was adapted into an Academy Award-nominated film.
Cheryl Mills - Cheryl D. Mills is an American lawyer and corporate executive known for her work with President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton's presidential campaigns, and her role as counselor and chief of staff to Hillary Clinton during her tenure as United States Secretary of State.
Cheryl D. Miller - Cheryl D. Holmes Miller is a multi-talented American graphic designer, minister, writer, artist, and theologian known for her advocacy for racial and gender equality in the graphic design industry.
Cheryl Burke is a well-known American dancer, model, and television host, famous for her multiple wins on ABC's Dancing with the Stars and her role on Dance Moms.
Cheryl Rae Tiegs is an American model and fashion designer, known as America's first supermodel, with numerous appearances on the covers of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and Time magazine.
Cheryl Ruth Hines is an American actress and comedian known for her roles on Curb Your Enthusiasm and Suburgatory, as well as for her directorial debut in Serious Moonlight.
Cheryl Ladd is an American actress, singer, and author, famous for her role as Kris Munroe in the television series Charlie's Angels.
Cheryl Lynn is a renowned American singer and songwriter, best known for her hit song "Got to Be Real" from the late 1970s.
Cheryl Pasteur - Cheryl E. Pasteur is an American politician who represents District 11A in Baltimore County and has served on the Baltimore County School Board.
Cheryl Foster is a Welsh football referee and former player who holds the all-time record for appearances with the Wales women's national football team.
Cheryl Crawford was an influential American theatre producer and director.
Cheryl Moana Marie Nunes is a multi-talented individual known for her work as a television presenter, former Oakland Raiderette, beauty pageant winner, and musician.
Cheryl Bogart is an American music industry veteran and spinal cord injury awareness advocate.
Cheryl Chase is an American actress and children's book author, best known for voicing Angelica Pickles in the television series Rugrats and its spinoffs.
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