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Cherese

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How to Pronounce Cherese

Pronounced shuh-REES /ʃəˈriːs/Medium

Meaning: Cherese is a spelling of Cherise or Charisse, names drawn from the French 'cherie', 'darling, dear one', with a possible nod to 'cherry'. It reads as an affectionate, French-flavored coinage of the mid-to-late twentieth century.Low

In 30 seconds: Cherese varies Cherise and Charisse, from the French 'cherie' — 'dear one' (said 'shuh-REES').

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MeaningCherese is a spelling of Cherise or Charisse, names drawn from the French 'cherie', 'darling, dear one', with a possible nod to 'cherry'. It reads as an affectionate, French-flavored coinage of the mid-to-late twentieth century.

U.S. rank (2000)#12053 ↗ Rising

2000 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1972

Total births (all-time)≈ 758

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cherese is a variant of Cherise or Charisse, names built on the French cherie, 'dear' or 'beloved', sometimes touched by the word 'cherry'. Soft and romantic, it belongs to the family of French-styled coinages that felt chic to American parents in the later twentieth century.

It was a rarity throughout, cresting faintly in the early nineteen-seventies before fading by the two-thousands. It reads as a name of its era, tender and dated, and has not revived.

Did you know? Cherese and its sisters Cherise and Charisse all echo the French endearment 'cherie', darling — the same root behind saying someone is 'cherished'.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Cherise / Charisse — Cherese = variant of Cherise/Charisse; French 'cherie'

Variations

CheriseCharisseSherese

Nicknames

CherReese

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cherese mean?

Cherese is a form of Cherise or Charisse, from the French 'cherie', meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'.

How do you pronounce Cherese?

It's said shuh-REES /ʃəˈriːs/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Cherese a boy or girl name?

Cherese is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Cherese?

Cherese has always been rare, a French-flavored variant most seen in the nineteen-seventies.