Shirley
Shirley [ shur-lee ][1] is a female given name. Shirley is a name with a long and interesting history that spans many centuries. Its origins are English, and the name means either "bright meadow" or "clearing in the woods." Although Shirley is a unisex name, it is typically more popular among girls.[2] This name was especially popular in the 1940s and 1950s. It is still common today. The name was used in the sitcom Laverne & Shirley which was on television in the 1970s. This is a unique name (not in the top 1000 newborn names in the US in 2021).[3]
People
- Shirley Temple, American actress, singer, dancer, and diplomat (1928–2014)
- Shirley MacLaine, American actress
- Shirley Knight, American actress (1936-2020)
- Shirley Manson, Scottish musician
- Shirley Jones, American singer and actress
References
- ↑ "Definition of Shirley | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
- ↑ "Shirley name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
- ↑ OACT. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
