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The name Shelley is a variant spelling of the name Shelly, which is derived from the Old English word "scylf" meaning "ledge" or "shelf". The name can also be a shortened form of the name Michelle or Sheldon.The name Shelley was popularized in England in the 19th century by the famous romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley and his wife Mary Shelley, who wrote the novel "Frankenstein". The name became associated with literary creativity and romanticism.In recent years, the name Shelley has become less popular as a given name. In the United States, the name reached the height of its popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, but has since declined in popularity.

The name Shelley is most popular in the United States, particularly in the state of Pennsylvania. It is also relatively popular in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.

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