Shelly

Girl's name

Shelly is derived from the Old English surname "Shelley," meaning "clearing on a ledge" or "meadow on a ledge."

Meaning Of the meadow on the bank
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 30 Falling
Peak year 1964

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce - Jamaican sprinter, multiple Olympic gold medals.
  • Shelley Duvall - American actress, "The Shining," "Popeye."
  • Shelley Long - American actress, "Cheers," "Troop Beverly Hills."
  • Shelley Hennig - American actress, "Teen Wolf," "Days of Our Lives."
  • Shelley Morrison - American actress, "Will & Grace."
  • Shelley Fabares - American actress, "The Donna Reed Show."
  • Shelley Winters - American actress, two-time Academy Award winner.
  • Shelley Smith - American sports journalist, ESPN commentator.
  • Shelley Moore Capito - American politician, U.S. Senator from West Virginia.
  • Shelley Berkley - American politician, former U.S. Representative from Nevada.

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