Shelvie
Old Norse/Old English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Shelvie
Shelvie is a diminutive or variant form of Shelby, which derives from Old Norse and Old English elements meaning "shelf" or "ledge" combined with "by" (settlement), originally referring to a settlement on a shelf of land.
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Etymology
Shelvie is a diminutive or variant form of Shelby, which derives from Old Norse and Old English elements meaning "shelf" or "ledge" combined with "by" (settlement), originally referring to a settlement on a shelf of land. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Scotland and North America, with no strong association to any particular religion and limited historical prominence.
Shelvie currently ranks #6,455 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1937.
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