Shirley
Meaning of Shirley
Shirley is a female name with English origin. It is pronounced as SHUR-lee (/ˈʃɜrli/). The variations of the name include Shirlie and Shirlee. Shirley has been a popular name for baby girls in the United States, with a steady occurrence over the years. In recent times, it has ranked between 1500 to 1900 in terms of popularity. The name Shirley holds a sense of charm and elegance, evoking images of classic beauty. It carries a timeless appeal and has associations with notable figures such as actress Shirley Temple, who captivated audiences with her talent and charisma during Hollywood's Golden Age. With its rich history and enduring popularity, Shirley is a wonderful choice for parents seeking a name that combines tradition and grace for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as SHUR-lee (/ˈʃɜrli/)
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Notable People Named Shirley
| Shirley Anita Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress and the first Black candidate for a major-party nomination for President of the United States. |
| Shirley Ann Manson is a Scottish musician and actress known for her role as the lead singer of the American alternative rock band Garbage and as the host of The Jump with Shirley Manson. |
| Shirley Hardie Jackson was an American writer known for her works of horror and mystery, including six novels, two memoirs, and over 200 short stories. |
| Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey is a Welsh singer known for her powerful voice and recording the theme songs for three James Bond films. |
| Shirley MacLaine is an accomplished American actress and author known for her portrayals of strong-willed women, and has received numerous awards and honors throughout her eight-decade career. |
| Shirley Temple Black was a multi-talented American actress, singer, and diplomat, known for her iconic roles as a child actress and her later diplomatic service as United States Ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia. |
| Shirley Marie Tilghman is a Canadian scholar in molecular biology and an academic administrator, known for her contributions to science and her role as the president emerita of Princeton University. |
| Shirley Booth was an accomplished American actress who achieved the Triple Crown of Acting with an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Tony Awards. |
| Shirley Ann Jackson is an accomplished American physicist and the first African-American woman to earn a doctorate at MIT in Theoretical Elementary Particle Physics. |
| Shirley Elizabeth Collins MBE is an influential English folk singer known for her contributions to the English Folk Revival, often performing with her sister Dolly. |
| Shirley Graham Du Bois was a prominent American-Ghanaian writer, playwright, composer, and activist known for her advocacy for African-American causes and her award-winning literary works. |
| Shirley Joy Thompson is an English composer, conductor, and violinist of Jamaican descent known for her diverse musical output and academic contributions. |
| Shirley Schlanger Abrahamson was the first female justice and chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, serving for 43 years. |
| Shirley Ann Caesar-Williams, professionally known as Shirley Caesar, is an American gospel singer with a career spanning seven decades and numerous accolades, including eleven Grammy Awards. |
| Shirley Knight Hopkins was a prolific American actress known for her work in feature films, television, and Broadway productions, and was a member of the Actors Studio. |
