Shelby

[Pineapples]

I like Shelby for a girl, what do you think of it?

No

No

no - sorry - sounds like a word you made up

No. Everyone will think of Julia Roberts in that film where she dies and leaves a young child.

it has never been a fave of mine I must admit, but actually, sitting here and saying it it is kind of growing on me

No - I really dont like it, sounds to nicknamey and American.
I had a professor at uni called Shelby, and it always surprised me because the name and the profession just didnt seem to match

Just think of Steel Magnolias

It is the town next to Springfield in The Simpsons - Shelbyville.

I would say that most children growing up now are exposed to The Simpsons and I would suspect that an awful lot over the next few years will be too (plus thise with older siblings etc) so it may be worth bearing in mind?

no

It goes nicely with Furby....

Shelby Lynne - great singer, dodgy name

Carroll Shelby - great car designer, er no comment on his name

Don't like it - sorry

Don't think watching the Simpsons is "sad". But what do I know!

Like "shelby coming round the mountain"?

Thanks Niggle

Isn't it "She'll be"?

I know a Shelby and the name suits her. Not something I would choose but if you like it then go for it.

As far as I know it has no context, no history and no meaning. It's just a collection of letters. Why not Wilby? Or Canby, Wontby, Cantby.......

From Behind The Name "Though previously in use as a rare masculine name, it was popularized as a feminine name by the main character in the movie 'The Woman in Red' (1935). It was later reinforced by the movie 'Steel Magnolias' (1989) in which Julia Roberts played a character by this name"

Maybe not centuries of history but certainly some.

It sounds like a plastic doll that cries and wees itself when you turn it upside down and bash it on the head

This was my fave name when I was little and used to name all my dolls either Shelby or Christy. My taste in names has changed quite a bit but there will always be a place in my heart

Nope. I can only say it with a deep s'u'then drawl.

Ooohhhh no I have to say it with a really screechy sarf london accent!

Is one of those names that I would cringe at if you shouted it out in Waitrose - actually it is an Asda name or maybe Morrisons and that isn't good!

not keen