Shelby
English
Etymology
From a medieval name, possibly meaning Old English "dweller of the willow place".
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈʃɛlbi/
Proper noun
Shelby
- A surname.
- 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.
- 2008 Raymond Smith II, An American Odyssey, →ISBN, page 70:
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A city in Montana, USA, and the county seat of Toole County.
- A city in North Carolina, USA, and the county seat of Cleveland County.
Derived terms
- Shelby County
References
- Behindthename.com