Shirl
shurl
Letters
5
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
1,771
Peak Year
#216 in 1964
First Recorded
1915
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A short form of Shirley, which originates from an English place name meaning 'bright meadow'.
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