Sheila name illustration

Sheila

Girl NameIrish Origin

Meaning

Anglicized form of SÍLE.

Discover if Sheila matches your style with our personalized baby name quiz!

Try the Quiz Free

Name Personality

Based on famous people named Sheila and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

8
Courage
7
Integrity
7
Wisdom
7
Creativity
7
Leadership

Famous People Named Sheila

Sheila Horne

Brides of Funkenstein member Sheila Horne was hired as a back-up singer for original Brides Lynn Mabry and Dawn Silva in 1978.

CharismaCreativity

Sheila Gordon

Sheila Gordon (January 22, 1927, in Johannesburg, South Africa-2013) was an American writer who was born in South Africa.

CreativityIntelligenceWisdom

Sheila Terry (politician)

Sheila Terry (born 7 June 1950) is an Irish Fine Gael Party politician who served as a member of the 22nd Seanad Éireann.

AmbitionCharismaLeadership

Sheila Silver

Sheila Jane Silver (born October 3, 1946) is an American composer.

CharismaCreativity

Sheila Burnford

Sheila Philip Cochrane Burnford née Every (11 May 1918 – 20 April 1984) was a British Canadian writer.

CreativityIntelligenceWisdom

Similar Names You Might Like

Sheila in Other Languages

Ancient RomanCaecilius
CzechCecilie
DanishCille
DanishSilje
DutchCilla
DutchSilke

Find Your Perfect Baby Name

Love Sheila? Our app learns your preferences and suggests similar names you'll love. Take our personalized quiz to discover your perfect matches!