Definition of "Shelby"

A surname from Old English.  examples

A unisex given name transferred from the surname.

1. A female given name transferred from the surname.  quotations  examples

   Quotations

   • As they walked, Shelby reached down and gently took Alan's hand to hold. They warmly exchanged a smile with each other just before Shelby looked down and Alan blushed. Whenever she was with Alan he made her feel like an innocent girl again.

     2008, Raymond Smith II, An American Odyssey, page 70

2. A male given name transferred from the surname.  examples

A placename:

1. A city, the county seat of Toole County, Montana, United States.  examples

2. A city, the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States.  examples

3. A number of townships in the United States, listed under Shelby Township.  examples

4. Ellipsis of Shelby County.  examples