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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Most individuals with the name Shelton are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -17.24% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Shelton in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
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.