Sherley

#91 in Puerto Rico

Meaning of Sherley

From its Old English roots—“shir” for bright and “ley” for meadow—Sherley arrives like a golden ribbon strewn across a dew-kissed campo at dawn. Over time this variant spelling sailed across oceans and found a home in Latin hearts, its melody as warm as a Caribbean breeze. Between 1998 and 2000, eight proud Puerto Rican familias each year chose Sherley for their newborns, nudging her into the top hundred and weaving the name into the island’s festive tapestry. Picture Sherley as a niña with a basket of conchas and caramelos, her laughter echoing off pastel walls as if she’s auditioning for a telenovela cameo. Pronounced SHUR-lee, the name rolls off the tongue like whispered secrets under swaying palm fronds at sunset. It dances between cultures, blending Anglo heritage with un toque de corazón latino, promising days filled with bright meadows, morning coffees sweetened with sunshine, and step-by-step adventures in every plaza. For parents seeking something both storied and sun-kissed, Sherley gleams like a lantern guiding wanderers home, ready to spark a new cuento every day.

Pronunciation

British English

  • Pronunced as SHUR-lee (/'ʃɜːli/)

American English

  • Pronunced as SHUR-lee (/'ʃɝːli/)

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Notable People Named Sherley

Sherley Anne Williams -
Carmen Teresa Lopez
Curated byCarmen Teresa Lopez

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