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Shelton

SHEHL-tuhn

Shelton (name) means an English surname and given name, also the name of several towns in England and the United States. Example: “Shelton grew up in a small town in Connecticut.”

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An English surname and given name, also the name of several towns in England and the United States.

"Shelton grew up in a small town in Connecticut."

How to use Shelton

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA surname, first name, and English/American place name meaning roughly "shelf-town."

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_____ grew up in a small town in Connecticut.

Etymology

From Old English scylfe ("shelf, ledge") plus tun ("settlement"); related to the surname Skelton.

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for Shelton

Elton melton Felton Kelton Skelton

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Shelton” mean?

The word “Shelton” means an English surname and given name, also the name of several towns in England and the United States. In plain terms, a surname, first name, and English/American place name meaning roughly "shelf-town.".

How do you pronounce “Shelton”?

“Shelton” is pronounced SHEHL-tuhn (/ˈʃɛltən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Shelton” in a sentence?

Here is “Shelton” used in a sentence: “Shelton grew up in a small town in Connecticut.”

What part of speech is “Shelton”?

“Shelton” is a name.

Where does the word “Shelton” come from?

The word “Shelton” comes from Old English. From Old English scylfe ("shelf, ledge") plus tun ("settlement"); related to the surname Skelton.

Is “Shelton” a common word?

“Shelton” is an uncommon word in modern English.