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Shirley Name Meaning and Origin

The Name Shirley is a girl's name. The origin of the baby name Shirley is Old English with the meaning(s) depending on Gender/Origin being

Old English- From the bright meadow and the sunny clearing.

Shirley has the following similar or variant Names: Sherlea Sherleah Sherlee Sherleigh Sherley Sherlie Sherly Shirlea Shirleah Shirlee Shirleigh Shirly

Popularity
The name Shirley, is the 63520^th most popular baby name at Mybaby-name.com placing it in the top 88% of names by popularity.

In the year year (2006), Shirley was the 12871^st most popular name, and is in the top 64% for the year.

In the year year (2007), Shirley was the 14718^th most popular name, and is in the top 20% for the year.

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The following celebrities have the name Shirley
Full Name	Occupation
Shirley Booth	Female Actor (1898-1992)
Shirley Eaton	Female Actor (born 1937)
Shirley Anne Field	Female Actor (born 1936)
Shirley Jones	Female Actor (born 1934)
Shirley Knight	Female Actor (born 1936)
Shirley MacLaine	Female Actor (born 1934)
Shirley Temple	Female Actor (born 1928)

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ABEBE	African	Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning 'he has flowered/flourished/grown.'				Add to Favorites
KAMARIA	African	Swahili and Somali name meaning 'like the moon.'				Add to Favorites
MAHDI	African	Male - The Expected One				Add to Favorites

Shirley Name Meaning and Origin

The following celebrities have the name Shirley