God is gracious; diminutive of John
Name Profile
Cherish
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Cherish.
Primary meaning
To treasure; from Old French "cherir"
Pronunciation: CHAIR-ish
Profile summary
Virtue name; modern usage from 1970s. The current meaning shown for this name is To treasure; from Old French "cherir". The catalog pronunciation is listed as CHAIR-ish. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Cherish. Cherish appears in unisex naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Cherish is currently cataloged under English origin, and this page describes its meaning as To treasure; from Old French "cherir".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English origin and English-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Cherish is grouped as a modern unisex name. Related forms for this profile include Cherish. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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