Shelagh Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Shelagh Name at a Glance

Name	Shelagh
Meaning	Variant of Sheila: Irish variant of Celia, from Celius, a Roman clan name. Also a form of Cecilia: blind.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Shelagh Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Shelagh means “Variant of Sheila: Irish variant of Celia, from Celius, a Roman clan name. Also a form of Cecilia: blind”. 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.

Shelagh Name Origin

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

Is Shelagh a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Shelagh

When considering Shelagh 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.