Cherry Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cherry Name at a Glance

Name	Cherry
Meaning	Sometimes used as a name derived from the fruit. Origlnally a diminutive of Charity. Famous bearers: Cherry was one of Mr Pecksniff's daughters in Charles Dickens' novel 'Martin Chuzzlewit'.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Cherry Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cherry means “Sometimes used as a name derived from the fruit. Origlnally a diminutive of Charity. Famous bearers: Cherry was one of Mr Pecksniff's daughters in Charles Dickens' novel 'Martin Chuzzlewit”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cherry Name Origin

Our database records Cherry under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cherry a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cherry is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cherry

When considering Cherry for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.