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Comments and insights on the name Shayleigh: | Edit

I LOVE the name Shayleigh. I'm only 14 yrs old but when I have a child (a daughter) I will name her Shayleigh. I think it's really beautiful and feminine and her nickname would probably be Shay.

Personal experiences with the name Shayleigh: | Edit

my name is shayleigh, and Im about 15. People sometimes call me Shalaleigh, and they would sometimes make fun of me for my unique name. Personally I love it, and I wouldn't change it if I had the choice. I think it's beautiful and creative.

Hi, my name is Shayleigh Grace and if I had the choice of changing my name, I wouldn't. People don't make fun of me for my name but often teachers get it wrong and I get laughed at. I love my name and I think it's beautiful and unique and wouldn't change it for the world!

Nicknames for Shayleigh: | Edit

Shay, Shay Shay, Shayles

Meanings and history of the name Shayleigh: | Edit

gift, meadow. Shayleigh, is generally used as a girl's name. It is pronounced Shaylee and consists of 9 letters and 2 syllables.

Last year it was not one of the top 1000 most popular U.S. girls names. It falls in the flower category. For more info, look up: http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Shayleigh.html :-) enjoy! xoxo

Famous real-life people named Shayleigh: | Edit

Well... my name is Shayleigh Grace and I'm not famous YET but one day will be for my singing!

Shayleigh in song, story & screen: | Edit

In one of R.A Salvatore's books, there was a warrior elf with this name.