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Jul 2026

Shel

OriginEnglish
Meaning"estate on the ledge"
GenderBoy
Also a girl's nameShow me Shel as a girl's name
NB Rank#13076

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Variation of Shelby

Famous Shels

  • Sheldon Allan "Shel" Silverstein was an American poet

    singer,songwriter, cartoonist, screenwriter, and author of children's books.

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