Cherilyn

Fact sheet

Name: Cherilyn
Gender: Girl name
Syllables: 3

Cherilyn is a female first name that is derived from Cheryl and complemented with the suffix '-lyn'. The name made its way into German around the turn of the millennium and translates to something like 'the favorite' or 'the beloved'.

What does the name Cherilyn mean?

Cherilyn is a female first name that is derived from Cheryl and extended with the suffix '-lyn'. It was adopted from English into German around the turn of the millennium and means roughly 'the favorite' as well as 'the beloved'. The roots of the name lie in Old French, derived from the word chérie, which means 'beloved', 'love', or 'favorite'. The first written appearance of the name Cheryl dates back to the 1920s. Variants of the name include Cheril, Cher, Cherie, Cheri, Cherry, Cherin, Cherina, Cherine, Cherelle, Chereeta, Cherita, Cherea, Chera, Cherelyn, Cherlyn, Cherien, Cherrina, Cherise, and Cherisa.

Where does the name Cherilyn come from?

The origin of the name Cherilyn is Old English, with meanings like 'the beloved' or 'the beloved one'. The Old English word chérie comes from French and means beloved, love, or favorite. The language is English.

How do you pronounce Cherilyn?

Tsche-rin

Popularity

Cherilyn is a rather rare name in Germany. In 2016, it ranked 4,471st on the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, Cherilyn has been given less than 10 times, which placed it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th.

Nicknames & pet names

Cher / Cheralina / Cherili / Cherly / Cherry

Famous people

Cherilyn Sarkisian (alias "Cher" / singer, actress)

Frequently asked questions about the name Cherilyn

What is the origin of the name Cherilyn?

Cherilyn has its roots in Old French and is a derivation of the name Cheryl. The name means roughly 'the beloved' or 'the favorite'.

What does the first name Cherilyn mean?

Cherilyn means 'the favorite' or 'the beloved' and is derived from the French word chérie, which also carries these meanings.

How popular is the name Cherilyn?

Cherilyn enjoyed increasing popularity in Germany, especially around the turn of the millennium, but is overall less common than related names like Cheryl or Cherie.