What does the name Sherry mean?

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What does the name Sherry mean? Darling (comes from French)

Sherry is not a common name for a person.ย Theย usual variant is Cherry, which is a name after the cherry fruit. Sherry is less common because itโ€™s actuallyย the name of an alcoholic drink.

So what does the name Sherry mean?

  • The given name Sherry comes from French, Cherie, which means darling.
  • A less common meaning of the name isย โ€œfrom the white meadow,โ€ and comes from the Gaelic.
  • Another meaning comes fromย Hebrew, and means โ€œfertile plain.โ€

All of these meanings depend on the country the person is from. The most common connection for the name Sherry is with the drink.

Sherry is a fortified wine.ย Itโ€™s made in the same way as wine, but left to ferment longer so it has a higher alcohol content. It is much sweeter than regular wine, and is called a desert wine because of that.

Countries where the name Sherry is popular

France.ย As a name it is most common in France, where the wine is made. The name Sherry comes from this wine type.

Sherry name popularity

Sherryโ€™s highest popularity was in 1962. It was both popular as a girl and a boy name. This name is unique, for sure.

Is Sherry a female name?

Yes, the name Sherry is a French girl name.

Characteristics of the Name Sherry

People with the name Sherry love art and are very creative.

Names similar to Sherry

  • Sheryl
  • Shelly
  • Michelle
  • Sheila
  • Jennifer
  • Kelly
  • Sharon
  • Stephanie
  • Shannon
  • Jackie
  • Teresa
  • Sarah
  • Shirley
  • Shelia
  • Terry
  • Shelley
  • Cheryl
  • Jessica
  • Terri
  • Ashley
  • Carrie
  • Jenny
  • Charlene
  • Sally
  • Rochelle
  • Hailey

Famous People with the name Sherry

  • Sherry Turkleย (born in 1948) is the Abby Rockefeller Mauzรฉ Professor of the Social Studies of Science and Technology.
  • Sherry Lansingย (born in 1944) is a formerย CEOย ofย Paramount Pictures,ย and a president of production atย 20th Century Fox.
  • Sherry Lynnย is an American voice actress for animated movies and video games.

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