Shirley Name Meaning
The name Shirley comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Shirley below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Shirley Name Meaning
& m EnglishFrom a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "bright clearing" in Old English. This is the name of the main character in Charlotte Brontë's semi-autobiographical novel 'Shirley'...
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What does the name Shirley mean?
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