Gender: Female
Pronunciation: SH ER L IY V EH R IH T
Shirley Verrett was an American operatic mezzo-soprano who successfully transitioned into soprano roles making her a Soprano sfogato. Verrett enjoyed great fame from the late 1960s through the 1990s; she was particularly well known for singing the works of Verdi and Donizetti.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on April 29, 2024
On the name Shirley Verrett, Shirley means Shining Meadow, Bright Grassland, Country Meadow, Bright Meadow.
The name Shirley Verrett is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Shirley is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Colombia, and 81 more countries.
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ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH ER L IY V EH R IH T
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
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At NamesLook, the name Shirley is recorded 77,402 times globally, ranking it as the 784th most common name worldwide.
Shirley is most prevalent in United States of America, with 15,278 occurrences, making it the 384th most popular name in the country.
In Costa Rica, the name Shirley is found among 1 in every 60 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #384 | 1 : 118 |
| United Kingdom | #241 | 1 : 66 |
| Colombia | #374 | 1 : 194 |
| South Africa | #325 | 1 : 424 |
| Hong Kong | #50 | 1 : 88 |
| Malaysia | #199 | 1 : 430 |
| Peru | #304 | 1 : 228 |
| Singapore | #90 | 1 : 209 |
| Bolivia | #203 | 1 : 134 |
| Costa Rica | #95 | 1 : 60 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Shirley from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Shirley Verrett was an American operatic mezzo-soprano who successfully transitioned into soprano roles making her a Soprano sfogato. Verrett enjoyed great fame from the late 1960s through the 1990s; she was particularly well known for singing the works of Verdi and Donizetti.
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