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Sheldon

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Gender Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈʃɛl.dən/
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Meaning & History

From an English surname that was originally derived from a place name meaning "valley with steep sides" in Old English. Sheldon is the name of several locations in England.

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Last ranked #998 in 2012 England and Wales
Last ranked #942 in 2012 United States

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Entry updated January 21, 2022

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