BABY NAMES · BOY
Sheldon
Means “steep valley”
Old English origin
Sheldon is an English place name and surname meaning steep valley.
NAME NUMBER
5
A name full of movement, curiosity and fresh air.
SWEET NICKNAMES
Shel
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Sheldon means "steep valley". It is a boy's name of Old English origin.
What are nicknames for Sheldon?
Popular nicknames for Sheldon are Shel.
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