Cherie

Cherie is an English first name for girls that has its roots in French, but is not commonly used as a first name in France itself. Translated into German, the name means something like 'the darling', 'the beloved', or 'the treasure'.

What does the name Cherie mean?

Cherie is a girl's name of English origin that traces back to French, but is not used in French naming. The German translation means 'the darling', 'the beloved', or 'the treasure'. The origins of the name lie in Old French, where the word chérie stands for 'beloved', 'love', or 'darling'. In the 1960s, the name gradually made its way into German naming. Variants include Cheryl, Cheril, Cher, Cheri, Cherry, Cherin, Cherina, Cherine, Cherelle, Chereeta, Cherita, Cherea, Chera, Cherilyn, Cherlyn, Cherien, Cherrina, Cherise, and Cherisa.

Where does the name Cherie come from?

The etymology of Cherie is Old French and describes meanings such as 'the beloved' or 'the darling'. The word is derived from the Old French chérie, which in modern language means 'beloved', 'love', or 'darling'. The name is used in the English language.

How do you pronounce Cherie?

The pronunciation of Cherie is soft and flowing, with a slightly elongated ending. The name is usually pronounced as 'She-ree' [ʃeˈʁiː], starting calmly and evenly, flowing without harsh transitions. The long '-ie' provides a gentle resonance and extends the sound movement. Overall, the name conveys an elegant impression – soft, flowing, and with a subtle tone.

Popularity

In Germany, Cherie is among the less common first names. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common girl names. Its best placement was in 2009, reaching 2,111th place. Over the last ten years, Cherie has been used as a first name approximately 40 times, placing it 4,186th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,405th.

Nicknames & pet names

CheChe / Cherry / Rie

Famous people

• Cherie Bambury (cricketer)
• Cherie Bennett (novelist)
• Cherie Berry (politician)
• Cherie Burton (Australian politician)
• Cherie Chung (actress)
• Cherie Currie (singer of the band 'The Runaways')
• Cherie de Boer (Dutch accordion duo)
• Cherie Ditcham (model and actress)
• Cherie Gil (actress from the Philippines)
• Cherie Johnson (American actress)
• Cherie Mary Lunghi (British theater actress)
• Cherie Mercado (journalist)
• Cherie Nowlan (television director)
• Cherie Piper (Canadian ice hockey player)
• Cherie Priest (American novelist)
• Cherie Roberts (model and photographer)