Sherry Name Meaning
The name Sherry comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Sherry below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Sherry Name Meaning
EnglishBefore the 20th century this was probably from the Irish surname Ó Searraigh meaning "descendant of Searrach" (a name meaning "foal" in Gaelic). Later it may have been reinforced by the French word chérie...
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