Sheryl
darling, beloved (derived via French 'chérie')
Sheryl is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. PSA rank #129 (52,775 records), 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
darling, beloved (derived via French 'chérie')
Sheryl developed in the English-speaking world in the early-to-mid 20th century. In the Philippines, it became an extremely popular given name for women born from the 1970s through the 1990s, partly reinforced by prominent local media personalities.
Sheryl is an English variant spelling of Cheryl, a 20th-century name created as an elaboration of the French word 'chérie' (darling) or influenced by names like Shirley and Beryl. It was widely adopted into the Philippines during the mid-to-late 20th century under heavy American pop culture influence.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to nicknames such as She, Sher, or Cheche. Frequently appears as a standalone first name or in compound pairings such as Sheryl Ann or Sheryl Lyn.
Related forms
- Cheryl English
Sheryl with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Sheryl
How do I use Sheryl with two Filipino surnames?
Sheryl is the given name. The full name is Sheryl + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Sheryl a common girl name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #129 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.