indicate the level to which a name has been verified.Gender Feminine
Usage Dutch (Rare), English (Rare)
Other Forms FormsCheli, Chelie, Chelley, Chelli, Chelly, Shellie, Sjellie, Sjelly (last two are strictly Dutch)
Meaning & History
Diminutive of feminine names that end in -chel (such as Rachel) and -chelle (such as Michelle and Rochelle). It is also possible that there are cases where this name is an alternate spelling of Shelley.A notable bearer of this name is the American politician Chellie Pingree (1955-), whose birth name is Rochelle Marie Johnson.