Shelton

Shelton Meaning & Origin

About Shelton
The name Shelton is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English words "scylf" meaning "shelf" or "ledge," and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." As a result, the name Shelton can be interpreted to mean "from the town on the ledge" or "one who lives near the shelf." It is a surname that has been used as a given name, and it often conveys a sense of strength, stability, and connection to nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shelton are male.

Shelton Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -17.24% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLTN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S04305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 L T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɛltən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shelton in Braille

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

The name Shelton in braille

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

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

The name Shelton in sign language

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