Shirley
/ˈʃərli/
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Shirley is an English name derived from the Old English words 'scīr' (bright) and 'lēah' (meadow or clearing), meaning 'from the bright meadow' or 'sunny clearing'. It gained popularity in the 19th century and is associated with elegance and natural beauty. The name also carries a vintage charm, often evoking images of grace and warmth.
Shirley Verrett
Singer, Mezzo-soprano at the Met
Shirley M. Tilghman
Educator, President of Princeton University
Shirley Temple
Actor, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
Shirley D. Peterson
Attorney, Attorney, Steptoe & Johnson
Shirley Muldowney
Sports Figure, Professional racecar driver
Shirley Manson
Musician, Frontwoman for Garbage
Shirley MacLaine
Actor, Terms of Endearment
Shirley Knight
Actor, Sweet Bird of Youth
Shirley Jones
Actor, Mom of The Partridge Family
Shirley A. Jackson
Physicist, NRC Chairman, 1995-99
Shirley Jackson
Novelist, The Lottery
Shirley Hughes
Author, Alfie's Feet
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