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The name Cheryl is of French origin and means "beloved" or "darling." It is a variant of the name Cherie, which is derived from the French word "cher" meaning "dear." The name was first popularized in the 1940s and 1950s in the United States. Cheryl can also be a shortened form of the Welsh name Gwendolen or Gwyneth. In this context, Cheryl would mean "white ring" or "blessed ring." Famous people with the name Cheryl include singer Cheryl Cole, actress Cheryl Hines, and poet Cheryl Clarke.

The name Cheryl was most popular in the United States and the United Kingdom during the 1950s and 1960s. Today, it is not as commonly used and does not appear to be particularly popular in any specific country or region.

If you are looking for names that sound similar to Cheryl, here are a few options to consider:

• Sherry
• Charlene
• Carol
• Sheri
• Cherie
• Charlotte
• Cherise
• Sharlene
• Cherilyn
• Sherilyn