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Cher

Girl Name day: June 30 In French: Cheryl
Cher is a short form of Cheryl: on birth records it is written Cheryl (440,298 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Cheryl page. Also a short form of Cheri, Sherrie, Cherie.
Origin: Modern English. Meaning: Beloved, darling (probable).
Cheryl is a 20th-century English coinage, most likely blending Cherie/Cherry (from French chérie, 'darling') with the fashionable -yl ending of names like Beryl and Meryl.

Name day for Cher

June 30

Why this day? Cher is a short form of Cheryl, and shares its name day.

Cher is celebrated in the United States on June 30.

The story of the name Cher

Cher is a short form of Cheryl. It keeps its origin (Modern English) and meaning — beloved, darling (probable), and shares its name day, June 30.

On birth records, Cher is rarely written as such: the Chers are Cheryls (440,298 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Cheryl page. Cher is also a short form of Cheri, Sherrie, Cherie.

Frequently asked questions about Cher

What does Cher mean?

Cher is a short form of Cheryl, which means beloved, darling (probable).

When is Cher's name day?

June 30, together with Cheryl: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Cher a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Cheryl.

Cher's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Cher

Top 10

  1. Denae96%
  2. Sil96%
  3. Joslynn96%
  4. Jamaya96%
  5. Ilona96%
  6. Etty96%
  7. Chez96%
  8. Corrinne96%
  9. Elenora96%
  10. Grayce96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila42%
  2. Pepper49%
  3. Loli50%
  4. Haïli52%
  5. Viva52%
  6. Ramie52%
  7. Hail52%
  8. Zozo52%
  9. Drea53%
  10. Constie55%

Love potential for Cher

Top 10

  1. Kimberlyn96%
  2. Glendy96%
  3. Ema96%
  4. Lillyann96%
  5. Natali96%
  6. Jailynn96%
  7. Kimberli96%
  8. Joetta96%
  9. Maryah96%
  10. Ra96%

Bottom 10

  1. Loli42%
  2. Tequila42%
  3. Haïli44%
  4. Viva44%
  5. Scarlie44%
  6. Hail44%
  7. Scar44%
  8. Jillie45%
  9. Jil45%
  10. Cyndi46%

Professional potential for Cher

Top 10

  1. Séni95%
  2. Sere95%
  3. Loma91%
  4. Serene90%
  5. Oneida90%
  6. Tarra88%
  7. Temperance88%
  8. Joce87%
  9. Gwenda87%
  10. Fredia86%

Bottom 10

  1. Vanita42%
  2. Armida42%
  3. Sis42%
  4. Diam42%
  5. Delila42%
  6. Shona42%
  7. Dima42%
  8. Whit42%
  9. Kendi42%
  10. Kals42%

Crush potential for Cher

Top 10

  1. Avani96%
  2. Fatimah96%
  3. Lace96%
  4. Vianey96%
  5. Janelly96%
  6. Jolynn96%
  7. Cynth96%
  8. Shaz96%
  9. Dar96%
  10. Lene96%

Bottom 10

  1. Nes52%
  2. Nénès52%
  3. Drea52%
  4. Hildegarde52%
  5. Agnou52%
  6. Iny52%
  7. Tequila52%
  8. Zee52%
  9. Aggie52%
  10. Stance53%
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