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Shelby

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“Willow farm”

Shelby from a surname, which was possibly a variant of Selby. Though previously in use as a rare masculine name, it was popularized as a feminine name by the main character in the movie 'The Woman in Red' (1935). It was later reinforced by the movie 'Steel Magnolias' (1989) in which Julia Roberts played a character by this name.

From an English surname, probably a form of Selby — Old Norse selja, "willow", with býr, "farm, settlement".

English2 syllables · /ˈʃɛl.bi/

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