Shelli
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Shelli
Shelli is a diminutive or variant spelling of Shelley, which derives from Old English "scylf" (shelf) or "sceald" (shallow), originally referring to a clearing on a slope or a shallow stream.
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Etymology
Shelli is a diminutive or variant spelling of Shelley, which derives from Old English "scylf" (shelf) or "sceald" (shallow), originally referring to a clearing on a slope or a shallow stream. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States during the 20th century, with notable literary associations through poet Percy Bysshe Shelley and his wife Mary Shelley.
Shelli currently ranks #14,733 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1968.
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