Cherry

  • [ CHER-ee ]
  • English
Simply means "cherry" from the name of the fruit. It can also be a diminutive of CHARITY. It has been in use since the late 19th century.

CHARITY   female   English
From the English word charity, ultimately derived from Late Latin caritas meaning "generous love", from Latin carus "dear, beloved". Caritas was in use as a Roman Christian name. The English name Charity came into use among the Puritans after the Protestant Reformation.
OTHER FORMS
ENGLISH: Charity
SPANISH: Caridad
SWEDISH: Carita, Karita
VARIOUS: Charita