Girl name
Shirley name meaning
“bright meadow”
Shirley is a feminine name of Old English origin meaning “bright meadow.” It combines scīr, meaning “bright,” with lēah, meaning “meadow” or “clearing.” The name originated as an English place name and surname, giving its meaning a direct connection to a description of the landscape.
What does Shirley mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Shirley
Shirley originated as an English place name and surname, combining Old English scīr, meaning bright, with lēah, meaning a meadow or clearing.
Name combinations with Shirley
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Shirley, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Shirley: bright meadow
- Maheswari: great female ruler
- Widya: knowledge, learning
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Meaning of each word
- Shirley: bright meadow
- Laras: accord; musical harmony
- Pujawati: a woman characterized by devotion
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Shirley Nurlia
Meaning of each word
- Shirley: bright meadow
- Nurlia: light
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Meaning of each word
- Anggreani: orchid flower
- Shirley: bright meadow
- Komala: soft, delicate, gentle
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Shirley Yuliastuti
Meaning of each word
- Shirley: bright meadow
- Yuliastuti: Yuli and praise
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Meaning of each word
- Shirley: bright meadow
- Mustika: precious gemstone
- Ica: gift, graciousness
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How to pronounce Shirley
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦶꦂꦭꦺꦲꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞ᮪ᮠᮤᮁᮜᮨᮄ |
Is Shirley a girl’s name?
Yes, Shirley is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Shirley ranks #1,185 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Shirley
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Shirley
- Shirley Anggraini · b. 1992
- Shirley Margaretha · b. 1980
- Shirley Aplonia · b. 1982
- Shirley Dardo Sindhunata
- Shirley Manutede · b. 1975
- Shirley Susilowati
FAQ about the name Shirley
What is the meaning of Shirley?
Shirley means bright meadow. Shirley originated as an English place name and surname, combining Old English scīr, meaning bright, with lēah, meaning a meadow or clearing.
Is Shirley a girl’s name?
Yes, Shirley is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Shirley?
Shirley is of European origin.
How many syllables does Shirley have?
Shirley has 2 syllables (Shir-ley) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Shirley?
Shirley ranks #1,185 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Shirley?
Some ideas: Shirley Maheswari Widya; Shirley Laras Pujawati; Shirley Nurlia.
Famous people named Shirley?
Notable people named Shirley include Shirley Anggraini, Shirley Margaretha, Shirley Aplonia.
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