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Comments and insights on the name Sheila: | Edit

cute name and pretty rare!

Personal experiences with the name Sheila: | Edit

My name is Sheila and I was born in 1985. Was named after my great Aunt. Only bad experiences I had with the name was people saying it like a donkey (heee haww - sheee lawww) - that's about it! cant really come up with teasing names with this one. I like the unique of it - although it was annoying as a kid I could never find my name on anything like pens or paper (they have stuff like that now that im an adult). Although this isnt a name I would personally choose for my children, Its a nice name and I dont have any complaints! I've only ever met 2 Sheila's my whole life... so its rare!

I am a Sheila that was born in the age of She-Ra, the "princess of power." So, I got some teasing from that. But, it's a pretty great name overall. I'm a fan. :-)

Nicknames for Sheila: | Edit

she-she, shay-la, she-lala

Meanings and history of the name Sheila: | Edit

it means girl in australlia

Famous real-life people named Sheila: | Edit

Sheila Jackson Lee, American congresswoman
Sheila E. (born Sheila Escovedo), American drummer and singer
Sheila White, British actress
Sheila Gordon, South African author
Sheila Taormina, American athlete
Sheila Chandra, Anglo-Indian singer
Sheila MacRae, American actress, best known for playing Alice Kramden in "The Honeymooners"

Sheila in song, story & screen: | Edit

"Oh Sheila", song by Ready for the World
In Australia, Sheila is a common synonym for "girl, female".
"To Sheila," song by Smashing Pumpkins