At a Glance
- Meaning
- Clearing on a ledge or slope
- Origin
- English, from the place name and surname Shelley
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- SHEL-ee
Shelly is an English, from the place name and surname Shelley girl's name meaning “clearing on a ledge or slope”.
Meaning & Origin of Shelly
Meaning: Clearing on a ledge or slope.
Origin: English, from the place name and surname Shelley.
How to Pronounce Shelly
SHEL-eeIPA /ˈʃɛl.i/
Popularity of Shelly
● Peak: #89 in 1966 · ● Latest: #4633 in 2024. Higher on the chart = more popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1882–2024.
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