Shelly

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    Origin:
  • English: From the ledge meadow
Description:
If history is any indication, Shelly is definitely a name for an overachiever. There are at least four Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders, a former Miss Tennessee, a former Miss Maryland and a former Miss Teen USA all sharing the bouncy moniker. Shelly was most popular in the 60s and has since fallen out of vogue. It's also been used as a nickname for names like Michelle and Rochelle.
Popularity:
How popular is Shelly? Here's how many babies were named Shelly over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Famous Namesakes:
Actress Shelley Long, Writer Shelly Thacker, Author Shelly Morris
Syllables:
2
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