Zorka
ZOR-kuh
Girl · English
Meaning: Dawn, of the dawn, of the golden light
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Shirley
Girl · English · Medium name
- Meaning
- Bright meadow, bright clearing
- Pronunciation
- SHUR-lee
- Origin
- English
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
From English surname, from Old English 'scir' (bright) and 'leah' (meadow).
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
VintageClassicNature-inspired
Languages in use: English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
ShirleeEnglish
Variant spelling.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Shirley Temple
1928–2014
American actress and diplomat, the most popular child star of Hollywood's golden era.
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Behind the Name, English Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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