Save Type Surname (from location) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈʃɜɹ.li/(American English) /ˈʃɜː.li/(British English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History From an English place name, derived from Old English scir "bright" and leah "woodland, clearing". Related NamesDetails RootShirley (place name)Given Name DescendantsShirlee, Shirley, Sherley(English) Categories bluegrass musicians, child actors, given names, isograms, light, nature
