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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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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Sherm

Top 10

  1. Dona93%
  2. Minerva88%
  3. Marta85%
  4. Kaye85%
  5. Earlene83%
  6. Lorrie83%
  7. Reta83%
  8. Caren82%
  9. Brigitte81%
  10. Nona80%

Bottom 10

  1. Melodie42%
  2. Kitty42%
  3. Lolita42%
  4. Zina42%
  5. Nanette43%
  6. Merry43%
  7. Edie44%
  8. Madonna46%
  9. Cindi47%
  10. Debby47%

Love potential for Sherm

Top 10

  1. Patrica88%
  2. Nan87%
  3. Diann86%
  4. Earlene86%
  5. Deann86%
  6. Suzan86%
  7. Reta85%
  8. Johnna85%
  9. Caren84%
  10. Teressa84%

Bottom 10

  1. Lolita42%
  2. Moira42%
  3. Edie42%
  4. Caryl42%
  5. Zina42%
  6. Kitty43%
  7. Carlotta45%
  8. Aleta45%
  9. Twila46%
  10. Melodie46%

Professional potential for Sherm

Bottom 10

  1. Georgette43%
  2. Deidre45%
  3. Madonna51%
  4. Roxane55%
  5. Carleen58%
  6. Gay58%
  7. Lolita60%
  8. Dori61%
  9. Suzette61%
  10. Nan61%

Crush potential for Sherm

Bottom 10

  1. Zina42%
  2. Edie43%
  3. Lolita43%
  4. Nanette43%
  5. Merry46%
  6. Kitty47%
  7. Cindi49%
  8. Madonna49%
  9. Gaye50%
  10. Liz52%
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