Shirley
SHER-lee
Popularity
#1453
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
695,797
Peak Year
#42,800 in 1935
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Shirley is an English name derived from a surname, which in turn came from a place name meaning 'bright clearing' or 'shire meadow'.
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Numerology
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Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Shirley Temple
American actress, singer, and diplomat.
Shirley MacLaine
American actress, dancer, and author.
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