Cheryl
English
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]Coined in the early 20th century, possibly a blend of Cherie or Cherry and Beryl. (See cher for the etymology of Cherie.)
Pronunciation
[edit]Proper noun
[edit]Cheryl
- A female given name originating as a coinage.
- 2009, Caroline B. Cooney, If the Witness Lied, Random House LLC, →ISBN, page 38:
- Cheryl is a woman of few interests: she will be watching TV or she'll be out shopping.
"Cheryl" is a soft, round, pleasant name. "Cheryl" sounds like a person who listens to classic rock, irons aprons and plays bunko. In fact, she's not an aunt at all. She's a glorified housekeeper.
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[edit]References
[edit]- Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges: A Concise Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press 2001.
Cebuano
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Proper noun
[edit]Cheryl
- a female given name from English
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