Shanley - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Shanley \sh(an)-ley\ is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "small and ancient". Playwright John Patrick Shanley.

Shanley has 1 variant form: Shannley.

Baby names that sound like Shanley are Chaniel, Chanyel and Shawnel.

Shanley is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Shanley. Click here to compare Shanley with related baby names.