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Shirlee

SHER-lee

Popularity

#17275

rising

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

5,714

Peak Year

#340 in 1935

First Recorded

1915

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Shirlee is a variant of Shirley, derived from an English place name meaning "bright meadow" or "shire meadow."

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Shirlee Busbee

    American author of historical romance novels

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Personality Traits

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