Shelly
/shehlee/ English Unisex
Meaning & Origin
Shelly is a English name meaning "Clearing near a ...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, Bahrain. Unknown/Hypothetical: Potentially a diminutive of names like Sheldon or Shelley, which themselves relate to Old English words for 'shelf' 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 Shelly
- · Shelly Novack - Actor
- · Shelly Johnson - Cinematographer
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