The spelling of the name "Shirlley" is phonetically represented as /ʃɜːli/. The first sound is the "sh" sound, pronounced as /ʃ/. The second sound is a mid-central vowel sound, pronounced as /ɜː/. The third sound is the "l" sound which is pronounced as /l/. The last sound is the "ee" sound, represented by the letter "i" which is pronounced as /iː/. The spelling of the name might cause confusion as it contains an extra "l" compared to the more commonly used spelling of "Shirley".
The name "Shirley" is of English origin. It is derived from an Old English surname, which originated as a place name meaning "bright clearing" or "bright meadow" in Old English. The name was originally used as a masculine given name, but it gained popularity as a feminine given name in the 19th century, possibly influenced by the fame of child actress Shirley Temple.