Cherilyn

SHEH-RI-LINN
Variation of Cheryl, English compound name blending Cheryl and Lyn
"dear lake; dear + pretty"

Cherilyn Origin and Meaning

The name Cherilyn is a girl's name of English origin meaning "dear lake; dear + pretty".

Sweet and retro, Cherilyn peaked in 1972, when Cher (born Cherilyn Sarkisian) rose to fame. Possibly not quite ready for a comeback, though perhaps fun nickname Cherry might swing it.

# 960 in the US

Cherilyn Rank in US Top 1000

Famous People Named Cherilyn

  • Cherilyn "Cher" Sarkisian
    American singer/actress
  • Cherilyn Rae Wilson
    American actress

The name Cherilyn in Pop Culture

  • Cherilyn "Cher" Horowitz
    main character in film "Clueless"