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Sherm

Boy Name day: April 9
Sherm is a short form of Sherman: on birth records it is written Sherman (39,268 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Sherman page.
Origin: Old English (occupational surname). Meaning: Cloth-shearer, one who trims woolen cloth.
From Old English scēar ('shears') + mann ('man'), an occupational name for a shearman who trimmed the nap of woolen cloth.

Name day for Sherm

April 9

Why this day? Sherm is a short form of Sherman, and shares its name day.

Sherm is celebrated in the United States on April 9.

The story of the name Sherm

Sherm is a short form of Sherman. It keeps its origin (Old English (occupational surname)) and meaning — cloth-shearer, one who trims woolen cloth, and shares its name day, April 9.

On birth records, Sherm is rarely written as such: the Sherms are Shermans (39,268 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Sherman page.

Frequently asked questions about Sherm

What does Sherm mean?

Sherm is a short form of Sherman, which means cloth-shearer, one who trims woolen cloth.

When is Sherm's name day?

April 9, together with Sherman: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Sherm a name in its own right?

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

Sherm's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Sherm

Top 10

  1. Beverly93%
  2. Beth90%
  3. Regina90%
  4. Lori83%
  5. Laura83%
  6. Ellen83%
  7. Diana81%
  8. Dianne81%
  9. Diane81%
  10. Catherine79%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody42%
  2. Cindy42%
  3. Bonnie43%
  4. Joy43%
  5. Toni45%
  6. Marilyn46%
  7. Georgia50%
  8. Wanda52%
  9. Kathy53%
  10. Sally53%

Love potential for Sherm

Bottom 10

  1. Melody42%
  2. Marilyn42%
  3. Wanda45%
  4. Bonnie46%
  5. Joy49%
  6. Cindy49%
  7. Julie53%
  8. Elaine53%
  9. Gwendolyn55%
  10. Toni56%

Professional potential for Sherm

Top 10

  1. Julie88%
  2. Donna88%
  3. Christine86%
  4. Gail83%
  5. Paula83%
  6. Laura82%
  7. Lori82%
  8. Constance82%
  9. Connie82%
  10. Ellen81%

Bottom 10

  1. Carla54%
  2. Janet57%
  3. Wanda58%
  4. Gloria59%
  5. Yvonne60%
  6. Regina61%
  7. Marilyn62%
  8. Melody62%
  9. Sue62%
  10. Phyllis62%

Crush potential for Sherm

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie42%
  2. Toni48%
  3. Joy49%
  4. Wanda50%
  5. Cindy50%
  6. Georgia56%
  7. Sally58%
  8. Susan59%
  9. Sue59%
  10. Suzanne59%
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