Meaning and Origin of the Name Sheldon

Sheldon is a moderately used English name for boys. The name Sheldon is of English origin and is most commonly used in Scotland.

Historians have concluded that the meaning of Sheldon derived from a place described in old English as “steep valley” or “protected hill.”

Popularity

The popularity of Sheldon has sharply decreased since 2000 and it is no longer one of the two thousand most popular boy names in the UK.

Famous People called Sheldon

Shown below is a list of a few famous celebrities who have the first name Sheldon:

• Sheldon Cooper – The main character in the popular American comedy, Big Bang Theory
• Sheldon Adelson – Former CEO and chairmen of the casino chain Las Vegas Sands
• Sheldon Whitehouse – American politician who served as the attorney general of Rhode Island from 1999 to 2003

Sheldon is also a district of the English city Birmingham and is famous as it was mentioned in the historic Doomsday book (which was completed in 1086).

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