The Name Cheryl

THE SHINING

  • Spry
  • Witty
  • Involved
  • Snappish
  • Petulant
  • Flighty

About the Name Cheryl

The gentle sighing of the CH sound is responsible for the benignly gentle feel in the CHRL names and is distinctly different from the sharper pronunciation found in names like Christopher, Christie and Christian. When combined with the passionately romantic letter R, the CH phoneme conjures the placid images found in the words: cheery, chirpy, cherish, cherubic, charity and charming. These names are also significantly influenced by the letter L -- the symbol of life, love, liberty and laughter -- which suggests people with values rooted in the things that matter most.

CHRLs exude a sense of refined warmth and bubbly charm, which explains why they’re so often found in the helping professions (medicine, therapists, and hair-care) where their soothing dispositions are put to good use. But don’t be fooled by their pacific appearances; there’s a crackling emotional fire raging just beneath that surface. With their strong desire (and talent) for flirting, these are people with a powerful need to be noticed and have proportionately powerful libidos.

Open conflict with CHRLs is something to avoid at all costs -- they have long memories and equally long talons -- so if you think you’ve offended one, you’ll want to keep your distance for a while. When they have to, CHRLs can be boldly outspoken, with a charismatic self-assurance that is sometimes confused with arrogance. They are often the ringleaders of their social group, and with their secret fantasies of being defenders of the weak, CHRLs will use inspiration (instead of intimidation) to rally their troops and to make sure that no one is left behind.

With their extraordinary sense of compassion, the CHRLs’ instincts are to put the needs of others before their own. They are wonderful hosts and are notorious for cooking army-sized meals and force-feeding their guests, and wouldn’t think twice about taking anyone into their homes if they needed a place to stay. Many CHRLs have an assortment of stray animals and people sharing their living spaces. Since the CHRL is energized -- rather than drained -- by contact with people, you’ll never find one turning down an invitation for a party or failing to show up for a celebration or a funeral.

When it comes to courtship, the CHRL can be quite a handful and these playful sprites are practically bursting with a wanderlust that proves quite tiresome to the more sedate amongst us. Stable unions are more likely, therefore, with mates who will tolerate their penchant for socializing and can balance the CHRLs’ extroversion with aloofness.

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