Shirleigh
sh(i)-rlei-gh,
shir-leigh
Origin:British
Meaning:Bright meadow
Shirleigh is a girl's name meaning "bright meadow." This Old English name is related to the name Shirley, giving it a familiar sound with a twist on the spelling. It comes from the Old English words scīr, meaning "bright,” or “clear," and lēah, meaning "wood,” “meadow,” or “clearing." Meadows often symbolize freedom and a place to rest your spirit, giving you a chance to find peace. With the name Shirleigh, baby can feel connected to nature and remind themself to take time to be quiet and appreciate the world around them all through life.
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Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 283
House of Names, Shirleigh History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Behind the Name, Shirley, January 2022
Ancestry, Shirley Family History
Surname DB, Last name: Shirley
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