Charisse
Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Charisse: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1998.
With Greek roots, Charisse is a modern spelling of Charis, which comes from the word *charis* meaning “grace” or “kindness.” This elegant name also shares its lineage with Chiara and Charity, all celebrating grace and generosity. The most famous bearer is the iconic American dancer and actress Cyd Charisse, whose glamorous stage name helped popularise this refined variant. While no major place connections exist, Charisse has a slight French flavour, often being linked to *chérie* (“darling”). It remains a graceful, understated choice that feels both classical and contemporary.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19983 babies
- Latest (2004)
- #6633 babies
- Total births
- 6since 1998
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y