Cheri

Gallic pet name

Cheri is a French-derived given name meaning "dear" or "darling," used primarily for women.

The spelling varies—Cherie, Sheri, Sherri—but all share the same affectionate root.

In direct address, *chéri* (masculine) or *chérie* (feminine) functions as a term of endearment in French: Come here, chéri.

french

Paris

France's chief city

cabaret · chanson · Edith Piaf · bohemian · bistro · accordion · can-can · Colette · amour · Gigi

endearment

darling

Beloved person or pet

honey · precious · dearest · sweetie · love · pet · treasure · angel · sugar · affectionate

cherry

cherry

Red stone fruit

  • redPrimary color, warm
  • sweetTasting of sugar
  • tartSharp-flavored small pie

blossom · ripe · orchard · stonefruit · juicy · pitted · carmine · clafoutis · compote · preserves

Opposites
gender form

Cheribeau

Male romantic companion

garçon · monsieur

affective valence

Cheristranger

Person not yet known

foe

Phrases
Family

cherish, cherished, cherishing, cherishes

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G