Shelley

Female

What does Shelley mean?

Creative, inspired.

What's the origin of Shelley?

English

How is Shelley pronounced?

ˈʃɛli

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

That you have an appreciation for literature and the Romantic poets. Shelley was a famous English poet who wrote about nature, love, and the power of the imagination.

Is Shelley a good cat name?

Shelley has two syllables, which most vets and trainers tend to recommend. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for your kitty to recognize. Shelley isn't one of the most common cat names, so your kitty will make waves! If you love the name, you should pick it!

Shelley is found in these categories:

gothic cat names
gothic

Named after a famous horror writer, it screams mystery and darkness.

Popularity

Based on likes, Shelley ranks #2,227 with users of MeowNames.com.

Shelley is not a common cat name. If you love to stand out, this is a very good thing!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Shelley was, over the past 30 days, the 2406th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of July 2024, Shelley is becoming rarer and less popular with new kitten owners. Our stats reveal that the moniker is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variance in rank for this name. That might suggest its popularity is based on seasonal factors or perhaps pop culture events.

In the past week, Shelley was viewed 20 times, and liked 2 times.

Cat names like Shelley:

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