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Shirley

/SHUR-lee/

girl
American
Very common
medium

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

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