Shanley - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Shanley \

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 an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#12950 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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