Sherri

Sherri is a feminine given name and a variant spelling of Sherry, which originated as a diminutive form of Sharon, a Hebrew name meaning “a plain” or “a wide, flat area.” The spelling Sherri reflects a common American naming pattern of adding an extra consonant and vowel to create a distinct variant. The name is found primarily in English-speaking countries and was especially popular in the United States during the mid-20th century, though its use has declined in recent decades. Related spellings include Sherry, Sheri, Shari, and Sherri often appears with a range of middle names.

Notable people named Sherri include Sherri Shepherd (born 1967), an American comedian, actress, and television host; Sherri Saum (born 1978), an American actress known for roles on television; Sherri DuPree Bemis (often referred to as Sherri DuPree; born 1983), an American musician from the band Eisley; and Sherri Hill, an American fashion designer known for pageant gowns.

In popular culture, the name Sherri appears as one of the twin schoolgirls Sherri and Terri on the animated television series The Simpsons.

See also: Sherry (given name), Sheri, Shari, Sharon. The entry reflects how Sherri functions as a variant within the broader family of related names rooted in Sharon and related forms.