Shelton name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old English
Usage: English
Pronunciation: sh(el)-ton
Meaning: From the Town on a Ledge, Hill and Dune
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What does Shelton mean?

Shelton's meaning is From the Town on a Ledge, Hill or Dune has origin in Old English which is specifically used in English is used as a gender insensitive name . Shelton is a variant of popular and evergreen Sheldon.

Originated from Old English, Popular and Evergreen Sheldon is used predominantly in English and English, Sheldon means "From the Hill on the Ledge and Protected Hill".

How do I pronounce Shelton?

Two syllabled Shelton is pronounced as sh(el)-ton.

Variants of Shelton

Sheldon, Shel

Names that rhyme with Shelton

How popular is the name Shelton?

Shelton was a common name in United States. Over 11959 babies have been named Shelton since 1880. At the peak of its usage in 1937,. However after 162 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts.

Shelton is an uncommon baby name in France where it has been in use since 2000 and achieved its top ranking of 2271 in 2009. Shelton is a common name in Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka while somewhat familiar name in South Africa, Kenya, Liberia, Brazil, India, Haiti and England.

As per our research, over 10000 people has been named Shelton globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018406325
2017265846
2016290740
2015218462
2014234055
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Numerological aspects of Shelton

Nothing escapes your eye, your sense of smell is highly developed, such as your sense of touch. You know that without self-esteem, persistence, and passion, you are nothing. Your bad habits and addictions block your way to success. When it comes to love, you are looking for someone trustworthy. You want to inspire people to do more in life and thrive to accomplish more. Be proud of yourself because even if you doubt your value, people like you are rare these days.

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  •  Robene - The girl name Robene means "Bright Fame" is used majorly in English
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Middle names for Shelton

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Famous people named Shelton

  • Shelton Williams, Professor Emeritus of Political Science and International Studies at Austin College
  • Shelton Smith, current editor of 'The Sword of the Lord'
  • Shelton Martis, CuraƧaoan footballer
  • Shelton Premaratne, Sri Lankan instrumentalist and music director
  • Shelton H. Davis, American cultural anthropologist and activist for the rights of indigenous peoples
  • Shelton Fabre, bishop the Roman Catholic Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in the state of Louisiana
  • Shelton Brooks, African American
  • Shelton Benjamin, American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE on the Raw brand
  • Shelton Quarles, former linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Shelton Jones, retired American professional basketball player
  • Shelton Leake, nineteenth-century politician
  • Shelton Becton in tvMovie Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill as Actor
  • Shelton Dane characterized the leading character of Frances in 1995 film Mr. Ahmed.

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