Shell

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Shell can refer to the protective outer layer of a mollusk or a hard, protective covering on the outside of an egg. It can also be used as a nickname for someone with a tough exterior.
Pronunciation
SHEHL
Shell is pronounced like the word "shell".
Popularity
The popularity of the name Shell is quite low, with few babies being given this name each year.

cartoon of the name Shell
Cartoon of Shell

Shell Name meanings & History

Shell can refer to the protective outer layer of a mollusk or a hard, protective covering on the outside of an egg. It can also be used as a nickname for someone with a tough exterior. Short form of Michelle or Shelley. It can also be simply from the English word shell (ultimately from Old English sciell). The name Shell can be used for both boys and girls, although it is more commonly used for girls.

Zodiac Sign of Shell: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Shell:

S: Security,Social Standing,Success,Sensuality,Solidity,Status,Sex

H: Hope,Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire,Haggle,Hyper

E: Environment,Enliven,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Expressive,Entertain

L: Languid,Liaison,Luscious,Legal,Lover,Lazy,Lovely

Shell is:

  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Youthful name

Related Names to Shell

Shelly, Chelle, Shelia

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