Cheryl-Anne
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Cheryl-Anne: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1989.
The name Cheryl-Anne is a modern compound of Cheryl, a 20th-century invention, and the classic Anne. Cheryl likely emerged as a variant of the French name Chérie, meaning "darling" or "beloved," though some link it to the Welsh name Ceri. Anne derives from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favour," rooted in the biblical mother of the Virgin Mary. The most famous bearer of Cheryl alone is Cheryl Cole (née Tweedy), the English singer and television personality who rose to fame in Girls Aloud. In Scottish history, Anne is a royal name, borne by Queen Anne of Great Britain, who reigned when the Acts of Union joined Scotland with England in 1707. Placewise, Anne of Great Britain lends her name to several streets and squares, including Queen Anne's Gate in Edinburgh. This double-barrelled name blends modern affection with timeless elegance, popular in Scotland during the late 20th century.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19893 babies
- Latest (1989)
- #5763 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1989
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y