Bright meadow or dear meadow
Sherly is a variant of Shirley, which originates from Old English words meaning 'bright' or 'clear' and 'meadow'. It may also be interpreted as a combination of the name Sherry and the suffix -ly, suggesting a 'dear' or 'beloved' quality. While popular in the mid-20th century in its original spelling, this variant offers a more modern, phonetic twist.
Less common today
Sherly isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,330 in 2008.
Olympic sprinter from Belize
A character in the Indonesian film 'The Sinking of van der Wijck' · The Sinking of van der Wijck
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
