Shelden

Shelden Meaning & Origin

About Shelden
The name "Shelden" is of English origin and is derived from the surname "Sheldon." It is believed to have originated from a place name meaning "steep-sided valley" or "hill with a ledge" in Old English. The name "Shelden" carries connotations of strength, resilience, and stability, reflecting the characteristics associated with its etymological roots.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shelden are male.

Shelden Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLTN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S04305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 L D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɛldən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shelden in Braille

Here's how to represent Shelden in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Shelden in braille

How to Spell the Name Shelden in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Shelden using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shelden in sign language

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