Shelly
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Origin and meaning
Name: Shelly (shell-y)
Gender: Unisex
Popularity in 2024: #918
Origin: English
Meaning: From The Sloping Field
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: ewe, female sheep; little rock; rest; sloped meadow
Origin and Meaning: The name Shelly is of English origin, and it is a diminutive form of the name Michelle, which means "who is like God."
Etymology: The name Shelly is a variant spelling of Shelley, which is derived from the Old English words "scylf" and "leah," meaning "ledge meadow" or "clearing on a bank."
Derived: The name Shelly is a diminutive form of the name Michelle.
History of Name: The name Shelly has been in use since the 19th century, but it did not become popular until the mid-20th century. It gained popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s.
Style of the Name: Shelly is a simple and timeless name that has a warm and friendly sound. It is often associated with people who are outgoing and approachable.
Symbolism of the Name: The name Shelly does not have any specific symbolic meaning. However, as a diminutive form of Michelle, it shares the meaning of "who is like God," which can be interpreted as having strong faith or being godly.
Pronunciation
Say: 🔊
IPA: /ʃˈɛli/
Syllables: shell-y
Shelly's luck prospects
| Destiny | Good | ★★★★ |
| Friendship | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Love | Average | ★★★ |
| Family | Poor | ★★ |
| Money | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Health | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
Personality traits of name Shelly
- Dispassionate
- Warm-hearted
- Imaginative
- Rational
- Liberal
- Erratic
- Quarrelsome
Astrology of name Shelly
Zodiac sign: Taurus
Element: Earth
Ruling planet: Venus
Lucky metal: Platinum
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| Lucky colors: | Sapphire Indigo |
Totem pet: Gerbil
Totem animal: Koala
Totem plant: Sunflower
Totem tree: Pawpaw
Lucky weekday: Monday
Favorable month: March
Lucky numbers: 5, 9, 19
Lucky days of the month: 4, 13, 31
Unlucky number: 37
Hobbies: tennis, tissue paper crafts, listening to podcasts
Careers: Financial Services, Construction, Forestry
Health issues: Skin problems like itchy skin, abscess
Letters count: 6
Numerology of name Shelly
Name popularity
Female
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 560 | 31 |
| 1938 | 561 | 31 |
| 1939 | 545 | 39 |
| 1940 | 561 | 36 |
| 1941 | 565 | 35 |
| 1942 | 573 | 57 |
| 1943 | 567 | 66 |
| 1944 | 577 | 52 |
| 1945 | 545 | 74 |
| 1946 | 590 | 71 |
| 1947 | 614 | 74 |
| 1948 | 587 | 102 |
| 1949 | 503 | 181 |
| 1950 | 395 | 333 |
| 1951 | 386 | 407 |
| 1952 | 342 | 539 |
| 1953 | 337 | 571 |
| 1954 | 301 | 759 |
| 1955 | 294 | 786 |
| 1956 | 285 | 929 |
| 1957 | 240 | 1211 |
| 1958 | 218 | 1379 |
| 1959 | 186 | 1883 |
| 1960 | 154 | 2690 |
| 1961 | 143 | 2993 |
| 1962 | 130 | 3480 |
| 1963 | 115 | 3790 |
| 1964 | 101 | 4080 |
| 1965 | 96 | 3850 |
| 1966 | 89 | 3856 |
| 1967 | 93 | 3648 |
| 1968 | 98 | 3595 |
| 1969 | 102 | 3676 |
| 1970 | 103 | 3751 |
| 1971 | 102 | 3637 |
| 1972 | 94 | 3288 |
| 1973 | 104 | 2910 |
| 1974 | 104 | 2797 |
| 1975 | 112 | 2484 |
| 1976 | 143 | 1861 |
| 1977 | 148 | 1849 |
| 1978 | 169 | 1501 |
| 1979 | 181 | 1456 |
| 1980 | 185 | 1452 |
| 1981 | 209 | 1229 |
| 1982 | 221 | 1136 |
| 1983 | 224 | 1073 |
| 1984 | 253 | 949 |
| 1985 | 265 | 884 |
| 1986 | 308 | 744 |
| 1987 | 341 | 629 |
| 1988 | 392 | 537 |
| 1989 | 446 | 466 |
| 1990 | 498 | 413 |
| 1991 | 465 | 433 |
| 1992 | 528 | 349 |
| 1993 | 571 | 307 |
| 1994 | 580 | 281 |
| 1995 | 622 | 240 |
| 1996 | 649 | 217 |
| 1997 | 695 | 166 |
| 1998 | 707 | 168 |
| 1999 | 736 | 158 |
| 2000 | 763 | 147 |
| 2001 | 775 | 125 |
| 2002 | 772 | 123 |
| 2003 | 802 | 113 |
| 2004 | 848 | 100 |
| 2005 | 845 | 108 |
| 2006 | 888 | 89 |
| 2007 | 910 | 73 |
| 2008 | 910 | 69 |
| 2009 | 884 | 80 |
| 2010 | 886 | 57 |
| 2011 | 892 | 39 |
| 2012 | 887 | 52 |
| 2013 | 879 | 52 |
| 2014 | 924 | 50 |
| 2015 | 909 | 45 |
| 2016 | 930 | 36 |
| 2017 | 916 | 34 |
| 2018 | 928 | 29 |
| 2019 | 922 | 29 |
| 2020 | 923 | 25 |
| 2021 | 918 | 30 |
Male
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 513 | 23 |
| 1923 | 525 | 29 |
| 1924 | 532 | 32 |
| 1925 | 527 | 22 |
| 1926 | 519 | 26 |
| 1928 | 511 | 37 |
| 1929 | 518 | 24 |
| 1930 | 507 | 25 |
| 1932 | 508 | 23 |
| 1934 | 505 | 25 |
| 1935 | 499 | 27 |
| 1936 | 498 | 31 |
| 1937 | 490 | 30 |
| 1938 | 504 | 26 |
| 1939 | 500 | 25 |
| 1940 | 506 | 29 |
| 1941 | 507 | 28 |
| 1942 | 528 | 31 |
| 1943 | 539 | 34 |
| 1944 | 528 | 30 |
| 1945 | 511 | 36 |
| 1946 | 567 | 22 |
| 1947 | 569 | 33 |
| 1948 | 569 | 36 |
| 1949 | 563 | 36 |
| 1950 | 552 | 55 |
| 1951 | 573 | 39 |
| 1952 | 569 | 41 |
| 1953 | 591 | 32 |
| 1954 | 586 | 41 |
| 1956 | 615 | 33 |
| 1957 | 626 | 37 |
| 1958 | 618 | 34 |
| 1959 | 636 | 26 |
| 1960 | 636 | 39 |
| 1961 | 624 | 39 |
| 1962 | 638 | 30 |
| 1963 | 628 | 31 |
| 1964 | 620 | 47 |
| 1965 | 613 | 44 |
| 1966 | 608 | 30 |
| 1967 | 621 | 27 |
| 1968 | 614 | 42 |
| 1969 | 629 | 36 |
| 1970 | 628 | 38 |
| 1971 | 634 | 31 |
| 1972 | 632 | 38 |
| 1973 | 616 | 37 |
| 1974 | 635 | 30 |
| 1975 | 645 | 27 |
| 1976 | 637 | 25 |
| 1978 | 658 | 27 |
| 1979 | 666 | 21 |
Name Shelly in sign language
Shelly's name color
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