Shirley Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Shirley Name at a Glance

Name	Shirley
Meaning	Bright wood; bright meadow; from the white meadow. Famous Bearers: child star Shirley Temple.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Shirley Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Shirley means “Bright wood; bright meadow; from the white meadow. Famous Bearers: child star Shirley Temple”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Shirley Name Origin

Our database records Shirley under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Shirley a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Shirley is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Shirley

When considering Shirley for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.