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Cherrelle

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How to Pronounce Cherrelle

Pronounced shuh-REL /ʃəˈrɛl/High

Meaning: Cherrelle is a decorative elaboration of Cheryl, a name that arose in the twentieth century, probably blending Cherie ('dear one', from French) with the sound of Beryl. The doubled r and -elle ending give it a soft French finish.Low

In 30 seconds: Cherrelle dresses up Cheryl with a French -elle (said 'shuh-REL'), from a root meaning 'dear'. It peaked in the mid-eighties.

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Origin LowEnglish, French

MeaningCherrelle is a decorative elaboration of Cheryl, a name that arose in the twentieth century, probably blending Cherie ('dear one', from French) with the sound of Beryl. The doubled r and -elle ending give it a soft French finish.

U.S. rank (2004)#16642 ↘ Falling

2004 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1986

Total births (all-time)≈ 848

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

Cherrelle extends Cheryl -- itself a modern blend tied to French cherie, 'dear one' -- with the fashionable -elle ending. The R&B singer Cherrelle, whose duet 'Saturday Love' was a hit in the mid-eighties, is a plausible reason the spelling peaked in 1986.

A girl named Cherrelle at its 1986 crest is now in her late thirties. The name has a smooth, singing quality; it reads as eighties R&B and clips warmly to Cher or Elle.

Did you know? Cheryl-based elaborations bloomed mid-century; Cherrelle reached its high point in 1986, the same year the R&B singer Cherrelle was on the charts.

Overall data confidence 50%

References -- Cherrelle — Elaboration of Cheryl (Fr. cherie); singer Cherrelle (needs_verification)

Variations

CherylCherelleSherrell

Nicknames

CherElleRell

Famous Bearers

★Cherrelle (1958--present)
American R&B singer known for mid-eighties hits including 'Saturday Love', a plausible influence on the name's 1986 peak.

If you like Cherrelle…

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Rochelle— shares the gentle two-beat -elle sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cherrelle mean?

Cherrelle is an elaboration of Cheryl, tied to French 'cherie', meaning 'dear one'.

How do you pronounce Cherrelle?

It's said shuh-REL /ʃəˈrɛl/ -- two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Cherrelle a boy or girl name?

Cherrelle is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Cherrelle?

Cherrelle peaked in the mid-eighties, around the time of the singer Cherrelle, and has been rare since.