Shelley
/shehlee/ English Unisex
Meaning & Origin
Shelley is a English name meaning "Clearing near a ...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, Bahrain. English, from Old English *scelf leah* (shelf wood or clearing)
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Unisex
Phonetic shehlee
IPA ʃɛli
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as shehlee. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Shelley
- · Shelley Berman - Comedian
- · Shelley Fabares - Actress
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