Name meaning
Sheldon
may mean “of uncertain meaning”
- Origin
- Old English
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- English, American
- Say it
- SHEL-dun
- Letters
- 7
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Sheldon comes from an English surname taken from place names. Its meaning is uncertain.
Roots
Old English (uncertain).
Where it is used
A surname turned first name.
Sheldon name FAQ
What does the name Sheldon mean?
Sheldon may mean “of uncertain meaning”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Old English (uncertain).
Where does the name Sheldon come from?
Sheldon is of Old English origin. Today it is used in English, American families.
How do you pronounce Sheldon?
Sheldon is usually pronounced SHEL-dun.
Is Sheldon a boy's or a girl's name?
Sheldon is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.