Shellby

Don’t shy away from calling your new bouncing bundle of joy Shellby. It’s a form of Shelby, which gives it Old Norse and English origins. Shelby is both a first and last name, derived from the place name Selby—a town and civil parish in Yorkshire, England, once believed to be a Viking settlement. Its meanings of “farmstead” and “village near sallow trees” may be abstract, but they evoke a peaceful countryside charm. Perhaps your little one will have ties to this particular region, or maybe you just love the unique sound of Shellby as a moniker; whatever your reason, it’ll make a lovely title for baby to bear.