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Sherm

Boy Name day: April 9
Sherm is a short form of Sherman: on birth records it is written Sherman (39,268 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Sherman page.
Origin: Old English (occupational surname). Meaning: Cloth-shearer, one who trims woolen cloth.
From Old English scēar ('shears') + mann ('man'), an occupational name for a shearman who trimmed the nap of woolen cloth.

Name day for Sherm

April 9

Why this day? Sherm is a short form of Sherman, and shares its name day.

Sherm is celebrated in the United States on April 9.

The story of the name Sherm

Sherm is a short form of Sherman. It keeps its origin (Old English (occupational surname)) and meaning — cloth-shearer, one who trims woolen cloth, and shares its name day, April 9.

On birth records, Sherm is rarely written as such: the Sherms are Shermans (39,268 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Sherman page.

Frequently asked questions about Sherm

What does Sherm mean?

Sherm is a short form of Sherman, which means cloth-shearer, one who trims woolen cloth.

When is Sherm's name day?

April 9, together with Sherman: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Sherm a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Sherman.

Sherm's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Sherm

Bottom 10

  1. Lillie42%
  2. Zoey42%
  3. Maggie42%
  4. Molly42%
  5. Zoe42%
  6. Melody42%
  7. Cindy42%
  8. Hailey42%
  9. Kylie42%
  10. Savannah42%

Love potential for Sherm

Bottom 10

  1. Melody42%
  2. Maya42%
  3. Violet42%
  4. April42%
  5. Marilyn42%
  6. Alice42%
  7. Hailey44%
  8. Wanda45%
  9. Chloe46%
  10. Lillie46%

Professional potential for Sherm

Bottom 10

  1. Ada50%
  2. Kendra54%
  3. Carla54%
  4. Whitney55%
  5. Destiny55%
  6. Autumn56%
  7. Jeanette57%
  8. Janet57%
  9. Harper58%
  10. Maxine58%

Crush potential for Sherm

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie42%
  2. Hailey42%
  3. Maggie42%
  4. Zoe42%
  5. Savannah45%
  6. Dora45%
  7. Zoey47%
  8. Toni48%
  9. Lily48%
  10. Molly48%
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