Shelton
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Shelton
Shelton is an English surname derived from Old English elements meaning "shelf" or "ledge" combined with "town," originally referring to a settlement on a shelf of land or hillside.
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Etymology
Shelton is an English surname derived from Old English elements meaning "shelf" or "ledge" combined with "town," originally referring to a settlement on a shelf of land or hillside. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and North America, with no specific religious association.
Shelton currently ranks #4,837 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.
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