Shelly
SHEH-lee
Popularity
#4633
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
86,588
Peak Year
#4,128 in 1964
First Recorded
1882
Style
Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A diminutive of Michelle or Sheila. Michelle is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'who is like God?'. Sheila is Irish, meaning 'heavenly'.
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Personality Traits
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