Shirley
/SHUR-lee/
Meaning
Bright meadow
At a glance
- Origin: American
- Gender: girl
- Syllables: 2
- Popularity: Very common
- Baby-safe: Yes
Cultural notes
Originally a surname, Shirley gained popularity as a given name through Shirley Temple, a renowned child actress of the 1930s. It was a very popular name throughout the mid-20th century.
Vibes
American
English
girl
unisex