Shirley

Girl's name

Shirley is an English name derived from the Old English words "scir" meaning bright or clear, and "leah" meaning clearing or meadow.

Meaning Bright meadow
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 151 Falling
Peak year 1935

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Shirley Temple - Child actress and diplomat.
  • Shirley MacLaine - Actress and author.
  • Shirley Chisholm - Politician and first black congresswoman.
  • Shirley Manson - Lead singer of Garbage band.
  • Shirley Jones - Actress and singer.
  • Shirley Bassey - Singer known for James Bond theme songs.
  • Shirley Jackson - Author of "The Lottery" and horror novels.
  • Shirley Knight - Actress known for stage and screen work.
  • Shirley Horn - Jazz singer and pianist.
  • Shirley Muldowney - Drag racer, first woman to win NHRA Top Fuel championship.

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Brothers for Shirley

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