Shelley is a name with rich history and multiple meanings. The name 'Shelley' originated from an English surname and is also widely used as a given name, particularly for girls, it is derived from a place name meaning "clearing on a bank" in Old English. The name has evolved over time, initially used as a boy's name but later gaining popularity as a feminine given name after the 1940s. It is also associated with literary and cultural icons, such as Mary Shelley, the author of _Frankenstein_, and Percy Bysshe Shelley, a renowned romantic poet.
