Shale
Meaning of Shale
Imagine a name carved from ancient bedrock yet as fresh as a spring breeze—that’s Shale. Pronounced SHAYL, this unisex gem springs from the English word for a fine-grained sedimentary rock, whispering tales of hidden strength and timeless beauty. It has never stormed the top charts, but it’s sprinkled its magic on U.S. birth records since the early ’70s—peaking in 1972 with eight tiny pioneers (ranked 658) and then reappearing with five to nine babies a year around the 790–830 range as the new millennium dawned. Like a rare fossil unearthed in your back yard, Shale feels earthy, resilient, and delightfully unexpected—an adventurous touchstone for any child ready to make their mark.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as SHAYL (/ʃeɪl/)
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