What Does the Name Cher Mean

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The name Cher comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Cher below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Cher Name Meaning

EnglishShort form of CHERYL. In the case of the American musician Cher (1946-), it is short for her real name CHERILYN.

Origin: EnglishGender: Girl
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1 Candi
2 China
3 Cille
4 Catrin
5 Cinta
6 Che
7 Coral
8 Carlie
9 Carola
10 Celina
11 Carin
12 Chioma
13 Clare
14 Cajsa
15 Carla
16 Cailyn
17 Chanté
18 Colene
19 Celia
20 Caryn
21 Caelie
22 Cerys
23 Caryl
24 Carine
25 Carley
26 Coleen
27 Céline
28 Coline
29 Collyn
30 Callie
31 Cleena
32 Calla
33 Cintia
34 Coco
35 Charla
36 Cari
37 Chouko
38 Cass
39 Cate
40 Cansu
41 Charo
42 Cheryl
43 Châu
44 Carole
45 Canan
46 Cassia
47 Chelo
48 Cathy
49 Cheri
50 Chesed
51 Circe
52 Catina
53 Cokkie
54 Chiyo
55 Citra
56 Claire
57 Chloé
58 Cicely
59 Camryn
60 Carry
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