Shelley

Shelley Meaning & Origin

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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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shelley are female.

Shelley Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -45.45% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
XL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΚƒΙ›li/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('XL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shelley in Braille

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

The name Shelley in braille

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

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.

The name Shelley in sign language

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