Shelby

Girl

Origin: Old English · English

Meaning

“from an English surname and place name, thought to mean 'willow farm'; origin obscure”

Source

Cultural Notes

Shelby transitioned from a primarily masculine surname and place-name to a popular feminine given name largely due to the character in the film Steel Magnolias.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1990s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Shelby

  • Shelby Lynne, Shelby Foote

Variants & Spellings

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