Name meaning
Shelley
may mean “of uncertain meaning”
- Origin
- Old English
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English, American
- Form of
- Sheldon
- Say it
- SHEL-ee
- Letters
- 7
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Shelley comes from an English surname taken from a place name. It is also used as a short form of Michelle. Which applies depends on the person.
Roots
Old English lēah (clearing) (uncertain).
Where it is used
Michelle is sometimes the full form.
Shelley name FAQ
What does the name Shelley mean?
Shelley may mean “of uncertain meaning”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Old English lēah (clearing) (uncertain).
Where does the name Shelley come from?
Shelley is of Old English origin. Today it is used in English, American families.
How do you pronounce Shelley?
Shelley is usually pronounced SHEL-ee.
Is Shelley a boy's or a girl's name?
Shelley is mostly feminine.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wiktionary-EN. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. 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.