Shelly
[ˈʃɛli]Meaning
Variant of Shelley, an English name from Old English.
Background Story
Shelly is a variant of Shelley, and its origin languages are given as Old English and English. The diminutive Shell is recorded from it, and the spelling Shelli also occurs.
Variations
Shellea, Shellynne, Shellie
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