Shelby

Shelby

English

Etymology

From a medieval name, possibly meaning Old English "dweller of the willow place".

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʃɛlbi/

Proper noun

Shelby

1. A surname​.
2. A female given name transferred from the surname.
   • 2008 Raymond Smith II, An American Odyssey, →ISBN, page 70:

     As they walked, Shelby reached down and gently took Alan's hand to hold. They warmly exchanged a smile with each other just before Shelby looked down and Alan blushed. Whenever she was with Alan he made her feel like an innocent girl again.

3. A male given name transferred from the surname.
4. A city in Montana, USA, and the county seat of Toole County.
5. A city in North Carolina, USA, and the county seat of Cleveland County.

Derived terms

• Shelby County

References

• Behindthename.com