Shelley
SHEL-ee
Popularity
#9430
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
74,326
Peak Year
#2,845 in 1964
First Recorded
1892
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
An English surname turned given name, originally denoting someone who lived near a clearing or a slope. It's often a diminutive of names like Michelle.
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Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Shelley Long
American actress known for 'Cheers'
Shelley Winters
American actress
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