Shelley
GirlOrigin: Old English · English
Meaning
“meadow on a slope”
Cultural Notes
Shelley gained popularity partly through association with Percy Bysshe Shelley the Romantic poet and became predominantly a feminine given name by mid-century.
Popularity
Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1960s
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Famous People Named Shelley
- Shelley Winters, Shelley Long, Shelley Duvall
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