About Shelley
The name Shelley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English surname "Scylf," meaning "ledge" or "shelf." It is also associated with the Old English word "sceald," meaning "shallow." As a given name, Shelley is often used as a feminine name and is associated with qualities such as creativity, intelligence, and independence.
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Most individuals with the name Shelley are female.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -45.45% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Shelley in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shelley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.