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Shelly

Girl

English origin ยท /SHEL-ee/ ยท vintage

Meaning: Diminutive of Michelle or from the surname Shelley, meaning clearing on a bank.

Popularity 95/1002 syllablesPeaked 1964โ†“ Falling

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Most popular in the 1960s.

Today, Shelly is one of the most common baby names (popularity 95/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

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