Cheryl
beloved or darling (English/French)
Cheryl is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 208, with 37,622 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
beloved or darling (English/French)
Cheryl emerged as a popular given name in the English-speaking world in the early-to-mid 20th century. It was widely adopted in the Philippines due to American cultural influence during the post-war era, becoming a staple name for women born between the 1960s and 1990s.
Cheryl is a 20th-century English feminine name, believed to be an elaboration of Cherry or a blend influenced by the French word 'chérie' (darling, beloved) and names like Beryl or Charlotte.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to nicknames such as Che, Cheng, Cher, or Cherry. It is commonly used both as a standalone first name and in compound pairings like Cheryl Ann or Mary Cheryl.
Related forms
- Sheryl English
- Chérie French
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Cheryl with common surname pairs
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How do I use Cheryl with two Filipino surnames?
Cheryl is the given name. The full name is Cheryl + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Cheryl a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Cheryl is number 208, with 37,622 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.