What is shelby names?

Shelby is a gender-neutral name that became popular in the mid-20th century. It originated as an English surname and means "a clearing or shelf by a settlement". Shelby was originally a male name, but it became popular for girls in the 1980s and 1990s. It was inspired by the character Shelby Eatenton Latcherie in the popular novel "Steel Magnolias". Some famous people with the name Shelby include American racecar driver Shelby Blackstock and American politician Shelby Moore Cullom.