Cherry is a given name with multiple origins. In some instances, the given name is a transferred use of the surname

Cherry A cherry is the fruit of many plants of the genus ''Prunus'', and is a fleshy drupe (stone fruit). Commercial cherries are obtained from cultivars of several species, such as the sweet '' Prunus avium'' and the sour '' Prunus cerasus''. The na ...

. In other instances, the name was given in reference to the

fruit In botany, a fruit is the seed-bearing structure in flowering plants (angiosperms) that is formed from the ovary after flowering. Fruits are the means by which angiosperms disseminate their seeds. Edible fruits in particular have long propaga ...

, originated as a

nickname A nickname, in some circumstances also known as a sobriquet, or informally a "moniker", is an informal substitute for the proper name of a person, place, or thing, used to express affection, playfulness, contempt, or a particular character trait ...

for the name

Charity Charity may refer to: Common meanings * Charitable organization or charity, a non-profit organization whose primary objectives are philanthropy and social well-being of persons * Charity (practice), the practice of being benevolent, giving and sha ...

, or was an English version of the French

term of endearment A term of endearment is a word or phrase used to address or describe a person, animal or inanimate object for which the speaker feels love or affection. Terms of endearment are used for a variety of reasons, such as parents addressing their ch ...

''chérie''. It may refer to: * Cherry (athlete) (born 1973), Burmese Olympic hurdler *

Cherry Chevapravatdumrong Cherry Chevapravatdumrong (; born 1977) also known as Cherry Cheva, is an American author, screenwriter, comedian and producer. She was an executive producer of ''Family Guy'' (at one time, its only female writer) and a co-executive producer of ...

(born 1977), American screenwriter * Cherry Logan Emerson (chemist) (1916–2007), American chemist *

Cherry Hood Cherry Hood is an Australian artist, best known for her oversized paintings of children's faces. Biography Cherry Alexandra Hood was born in Sydney in 1950, and is the great granddaughter of Australian photographer, Sam Hood. She attained ...

(born 1960), Australian artist *

Cherry Jones Cherry Jones (born November 21, 1956) is an American actress. She started her career in theater as a founding member of the American Repertory Theater in 1980 before transitioning into film and television. Celebrated for her dynamic roles on st ...

(born 1956), American actress * Cherry Kearton (1871–1940), British photographer *

Cherry Lou Cherry Lou Maglasang - Kyriacou (born December 30, 1982) is a Filipino actress. Biography Born in Ozamiz City to mother Lucile Maglasang and Galileo Maglasang, both notable entrepreneurs in the area, she was the second of four sisters in her fam ...

(born 1982), Filipina actress *

Cherry Mardia Cherry Mardia is an Indian film and television actress. She is known for role in '' Jigariyaa'', '' Kadaram Kondan'' and '' Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty''. Career She made her acting debut in Bollywood Hindi cinema, popular ...

, Indian actress * Cherry Marshall (1923–2006), British fashion model and agent *

Cherry Pie Picache Cherry Pie Sison Picache (born May 27, 1970) is a Filipino actress. Known primarily for her versatile work across independent films, blockbusters and television productions, she has received numerous accolades, including two Durban Internati ...

(born 1970), Filipina actress * Cherry "Sisi" Rondina (born 1996), Filipino volleyball player *

Cherry Smith Cherry Smith (born Ermine Ortense Bramwell, 22 August 1943 – 24 September 2008) was a backing vocalist for the original Wailers from 1963 to 1966. She was also called Cherry Green (her half-brother Carlton had that surname). Early beginni ...

(1943–2008), American vocalist *

Cherry Wainer Cherry Wainer (March 2, 1935 – November 14, 2014) was a South African-born musician, best known as a member of Lord Rockingham's XI and a soloist on the Hammond organ. Biography Wainer was born in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa, the d ...

(1935–2014), South African musician * Cherry Wilder (1930–2002), New Zealand writer * Cherry Valance, a character from the 1967 novel ''The Outsiders''

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