Cher as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Cher

What is the meaning of the name Cher ?

The baby name Cher is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /ʃɛr/ (Sher); UK: /ʃɛə(r)/.

Cher is French in Origin.

Cher is an English given name derived from French cher/chère, meaning “dear” or “beloved,” ultimately from Latin carus. It arose in the early 20th century as a clipped form of endearment names such as Chérie/Cherie (“darling”) and as a short form of Cheryl, itself a modern coinage influenced by French cher- plus the gemstone name Beryl. As a standalone, Cher carries the same tender meaning: “dear one; beloved.”

In use across the anglophone world from midcentury onward, Cher became widely recognized after the 1960s through the American singer and actress Cher (born Cherilyn), which boosted its visibility and briefly its popularity. The name is typically feminine. Common variants and related forms include Cherie/Chérie, Cheri, Chere, Cheryl, Sheryl, and Cherelle; diminutives or pet equivalents include Cherry and Sherry. In French, the masculine adjective is cher and the feminine is chère; as a given name, Cher mirrors that affectionate sense.