Cherilyn
SHEH-RI-LINN
Variation of Cheryl, English compound name blending Cheryl and Lyn
"dear lake; dear + pretty"
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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" SarkisianAmerican singer/actress
- Cherilyn Rae WilsonAmerican actress
The name Cherilyn in Pop Culture
- Cherilyn "Cher" Horowitzmain character in film "Clueless"