Shelby

English

From a surname, which was possibly a variant of Selby. 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'. It was later reinforced by the movie 'Steel Magnolias' in which Julia Roberts played a character by this name, meaning "(Rare)From an English surname which was from a place name meaning "willow farm" in Old Norse."