Shelley

Female

Meaning

From The Sloping Field

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/ˈʃɛli/

Traits associated with the name Shelley:

Dogs named Shelley tend to be loving, resilient, and brave. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Shelley?

Naming your dog Shelley suggests that you have an appreciation for literature and the Romantic poets, particularly Percy Bysshe Shelley. It also suggests that you have a creative and imaginative side.

Is Shelley a good dog name?

Shelley has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Shelley isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
1,854
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Shelley is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Shelley was, in the past month, the 6146th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Shelley is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Shelley was viewed 46 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Shelley's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Shelley is most adored in District of Columbia, South Carolina and Virginia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Iowa and Louisiana.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Shelley.

Most popular breeds named Shelley:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Chihuahua
  3. Beagle
  4. Rottweiler
  5. Australian Shepherd

Shelley is found in these categories:

gothic dog names
gothic

She was named after Mary Wollstonecraft, author of Frankenstein, a classic horror novel.

british dog names
british

Famous British poet from the Romantic period, known for radical views.

Dog names like Shelley:

Princess
Wisdom
Star
God's Helmet
Bright Meadow
Forest
Shelley dog name meaning

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