Cherrish

Cherrish is a feminine name representing a creative spelling variation of 'cherish,' which means to hold dear or to care for with love. The doubled 'r' gives the name a distinctive quality while maintaining its connection to the English word's meaning of love and protection. As a virtue-inspired name, Cherrish conveys sentiments of being valued and treasured. This creative spelling emerged in the late 20th century during trends favoring unique name variations and virtue names. While relatively uncommon in mainstream usage, Cherrish appeals to parents seeking a name with clear positive connotations and a slightly unconventional spelling that stands out while still being recognizable in pronunciation.

Pronounced CHER-ish.

As of October 2026, Cherrish ranked #12388 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #4834 in 1972.