Shirley
SHUR-lee
What it means
Bright meadow, from Old English scir and leah
Language
English
Culture
English
Religion
Christian
Style era
vintage
Themes
nature · vintage
Popularity over time
Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.
Nicknames & variants
Common nicknames
ShirlShir
Alternate spellings
ShirleeShirleigh
In other languages
Shirley (English place name)
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Notable people named Shirley
Shirley Temple (actress/diplomat)
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Shirley Jackson (author)