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Shirley meaning

: bright meadow.

Shirley Name Information

Gender 👩 Girl
Pronunciation 📣 \shir-lee\
Number of People 👶 695,000
Rate in 2021 2831
Numerology 🔢 6
Name origin 🌍 English
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Shirley Name Meaning

Incorporating elements of nature and light, Shirley is an English name that translates to 'bright meadow.' It paints the picture of an open field bathed in sunlight, symbolizing optimism, openness, and vitality. It is a name that imparts a sense of warmth and cheerfulness, attributes that are admired in any individual.

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Shirley Name Origin and History

Additional description of the name Shirley
Additional description of the name Shirley

The name Shirley originated as a place-name and was often given to children born in villages or manors of the same name in England. Derived from Old English elements, 'Scire,' meaning 'bright' and 'Leah,' meaning 'meadow,' it was mostly used as a masculine name until the 19th Century. Notable use in Charlotte Bronte's 1849 novel 'Shirley' shifted its perception to a predominantly feminine name.

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Additional name description Shirley

Legendary figures bearing the name Shirley have etched their mark on various fields. Hollywood icon Shirley Temple, acclaimed author Shirley Jackson, and singer Shirley Bassey, are testament to this. A once extremely popular name, it signifies individuals who are radiant, open-hearted, lively, and admired for their positive attitude. Interestingly, the name has an added spiritual allure as in numerology; it refines to the expression number 11, indicating high spiritual plane, enlightened, inspiring, idealistic, intuitive, and charming.

 
 
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07/20/2023 17:05:04

I have always thought of it as a girls name. But it was used as a boys name in The Anne of Green Gables Novels

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11/26/2022 23:43:24

was pallning to keep my daughters name jiya, but it is so common, so am planning to keep my daughter's name gia

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Shirley FAQs

*️⃣ What is the origin of the name Shirley?
The origin of the name Shirley is English.
*️⃣ What is meaning of name Shirley?
bright meadow.
*️⃣ How many people are named Shirley?
Almost 695000 people are named Shirley.
*️⃣ Which names are related to the name Shirley?
The names of Sophia, Sofia, Roman, Sophie, Cole