Shelby

/ˈʃɛlbi/ proper noun

Definition

a surname and given name; also associated with Shelby American, the high-performance vehicle manufacturer

Etymology

from Old Norse 'Selby' meaning 'willow farm' or 'village by the willows'

Kelly Says

Carroll Shelby turned this peaceful name meaning 'willow farm' into a symbol of American muscle cars! From quiet countryside to roaring engines - that's quite a journey for one name.

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