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Shelton
Shelton Pronunciation
Shelton is pronounced SHEL-tən /ˈʃɛl.tən/High
Meaning: From an English place-name/surname — Old English scylf, 'a ledge, a shelf of land', plus tun, 'town' — 'the town on a ledge'Medium
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Shelton comes from an English place-name and surname — Old English scylf, 'a ledge, a shelf of land', plus tun, 'town, settlement' — 'the town on a ledge'. A crisp, distinguished surname-name; nickname Shel.
It registers thinly as a first name. Rare, the-shelf-land-town at the root, and distinguished.
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How do you pronounce Shelton?
Shelton is pronounced SHEL-tən (/ˈʃɛl.tən/). Press play above to hear Shelton said aloud.
How do you say Shelton?
Shelton is said SHEL-tən (/ˈʃɛl.tən/). Press play above to hear Shelton said aloud.
What does the name Shelton mean?
Shelton is English for 'the town on a ledge/shelf of land'.
Is Shelton a boy or girl name?
Shelton is a boy's name.
How popular is Shelton?
Shelton is a rare name in the U.S.