Shelley
Meaning of Shelley
Shelley is a female name of English origin. It is pronounced as SHEH-lee (/ʃɛl.i/). The name has variations in spelling but retains the same pronunciation. In terms of popularity, Shelley has been moderately used in the United States. In recent years, it has ranked around 10,000th to 13,000th most popular name for newborn girls. The name Shelley carries associations of creativity and literary flair, with notable figures like poet Percy Bysshe Shelley adding to its charm. It's a lovely choice for parents seeking a timeless and elegant name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as SHEH-lee (/ʃɛl.i/)
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Notable People Named Shelley
| Shelley Winters was an American actress with a seven-decade career, known for her roles in films such as The Diary of Anne Frank and The Poseidon Adventure, as well as her work in television and as an author. |
| Shelley Alexis Duvall is a renowned American actress and producer known for her portrayal of unique and eccentric characters, with accolades including a Cannes Film Festival Award and a Peabody Award. |
| Shelley Elizabeth Taylor is a distinguished American psychologist and author known for her work in social cognition and health psychology. |
| Shelley Berkley - Rochelle "Shelley" Berkley is an American businesswoman, politician, and attorney who served as the U.S. Representative for Nevada's 1st congressional district and was the Democratic Party nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2012. |
| Shelley Long is an American actress known for her role as Diane Chambers on Cheers and for her recurring role on Modern Family. |
| Shelley Fabares - Michele Ann Marie "Shelley" Fabares is a retired American actress and singer, known for her roles in The Donna Reed Show and Coach, as well as her film roles alongside Elvis Presley. |
| Shelley Catherine Hennig is an American actress and model who has received a Teen Choice Award and two Daytime Emmy Award nominations. |
| Shelley McNamara is an Irish architect and academic who co-founded Grafton Architects and is known for her work in designing spacious buildings for higher education. |
| Shelley Zalis is an American entrepreneur and gender equity advocate, known for founding The Female Quotient and #SeeHer to promote gender equality in the workplace and media. |
| Shelley Fisher Fishkin is the Joseph S. Atha Professor of the Humanities and a professor of English at Stanford University. |
| Shelley Plimpton is a former American actress and Broadway performer, best known for originating the role of Crissy in the off-Broadway production of Hair and as the mother of actress Martha Plimpton. |
| Shelley Preston is a singer known for her time as a member of the pop group Bucks Fizz, including her hit "New Beginning", and later as part of The Original Bucks Fizz. |
| Shelley Morrison was an American actress known for her roles in Will & Grace, The Flying Nun, and General Hospital, as well as her voice work in Handy Manny. |
| Shelley Puhak is an American poet, writer, and professor known for her award-winning poetry collections and a double biography. |
| Shelley Ryan was an American gardener and cook, famous for hosting the television show The Wisconsin Gardener, where she emphasized the human connection to gardening. |
