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Shirley

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. SHUR-lee
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Meaning & History

From an English place name, derived from Old English scir "bright" and leah "woodland, clearing".
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Given Name DescendantsShirlee, Shirley, Sherley(English)
Entry added February 4, 2020 ·
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