Dear or beloved
A modern American elaboration of the French word 'chérie', meaning darling or dear. It likely emerged as a rhythmic variation of names like Cheryl or Sherry, influenced by the '-elle' suffix popular in the mid-20th century.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Sherrelle in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the 1990s film 'House Party' · House Party
