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Shirley

Unisex NameEnglish Origin

Meaning

From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "bright clearing" in Old Engli

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Famous People Named Shirley

Shirley Dean

Shirley Ann Dean (née Bryant; born 1935-36), considered moderate in Berkeley politics,Shirley Dean to Seek Another Term as Mayor (sources Dean as moderate) is an American politician who served as the.

AmbitionCharismaLeadership

Shirley (novel)

Shirley, A Tale is a social novel by the English novelist Charlotte Brontë, first published in 1849.

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Shirley Valentine

Shirley Valentine is a one-character play by Willy Russell.

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Shirley Verrett

Shirley Verrett (May 31, 1931 – November 5, 2010) was an American operatic mezzo-soprano who successfully transitioned into soprano roles, i.

Shirley Solomon

Shirley Solomon (born 1947) is a Canadian television talk show host.

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Shirley in Other Languages

EnglishSherley
EnglishShirlee

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