Shirley

Shirley [ shur-lee ] is a female given name. Shirley is a name with a long and interesting history that spans many centuries. Its origins are English, and the name means either "bright meadow" or "clearing in the woods." Although Shirley is a unisex name, it is typically more popular among girls. This name was especially popular in the 1940s and 1950s. It is still common today. The name was used in the sitcom Laverne & Shirley which was on television in the 1970s. This is a unique name (not in the top 1000 newborn names in the US in 2021). 

 People 

 Shirley Temple, American actress, singer, dancer, and diplomat (1928–2014)
 Shirley MacLaine, American actress
 Shirley Knight, American actress (1936-2020)
 Shirley Manson, Scottish musician
 Shirley Jones, American singer and actress

References

Category:Given names