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Shelley

From an English surname rooted in Old English topographical terms describing a grassy space beside water.

Meaning and origin

Shelley stems from an English surname rooted in a place name describing a grassy opening beside a bank.

How to pronounce Shelley

English (US)SHEL-ee /ˈʃɛli/

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