Origin:British
Meaning:Diminutive form
Shel is a gender-neutral name of mixed origins. As a diminutive form of multiple names, it has multiple definitions. The cute nickname of Sheldon or Michelle or any other shell-sounding name, it can mean "steep valley" or "who resembles God" or anything else! The world is baby's oyster with such a diverse name, not to mention their connection with famous author Shel Silverstein.
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