Is Shelby really a uni sex name, like Pat?
2007-01-05 18:49:20 · 9 answers · asked by shelby 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
Shelby is a unisex name. I have several males named Shelby in my family tree. I don't know if you ever watched Steel Magnolias, but there is a female character named Shelby. There are so many names out there that started out as male names or even surnames that are now used by females. Very often, like with the names Dakota, and Devon you have many boys using the name, followed by an onslaught of girls. Some of the last names used by girls are Taylor, Madison, and Payton. Very rarely do you see a male use a name that is used predominately by females, but there are a few. Look at Haley Joel Osment.(although Haley is also a surname)
2007-01-05 23:08:30 · answer #1 · answered by HSK's mama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it sounds better as a girl name...but, I have met a guy whose name was Shelby
2007-01-06 02:52:45 · answer #2 · answered by murderdolls30 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's unisex NOW.
It used to be exclusively male, like many place names and virtually all surnames.
2007-01-06 02:56:04 · answer #3 · answered by Iris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't think so. But a Unisex name (in way of pronunciation) would be Aaron/Erin
2007-01-06 06:06:45 · answer #4 · answered by Hunter B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know but I wouldn't give a kid a name like that; too much potential for teasing; sure, it might have been"your favorite uncle's name", but I bet he got teased too.
2007-01-06 09:28:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't think Shebly is , but then again I know a boy named Stacey!
2007-01-06 02:52:11 · answer #6 · answered by GreyRainbow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know for sure, but it seems like that would be pushing it. I think it suits a girl far better.
2007-01-06 02:51:57 · answer #7 · answered by jennabeanski 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, can be. Nothing at all wrong with a unisex name.
2007-01-06 02:52:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah- just like my sister Bob and her daughter's husband- Elizabeth.
2007-01-06 10:04:35 · answer #9 · answered by Ministry of Camp Revivalism 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋