Pronunciation: [ʃˈɛlbɪ] (IPA) 
The spelling of the name "Shelbey" is not commonly used. It is typically spelled as "Shelby" in English. The phonetic transcription of "Shelby" is /ˈʃɛl.bi/. This pronunciation can be broken down into three sounds: "sh" (/ʃ/) followed by "el" (/ɛl/) and "by" (/bi/). The name "Shelby" is of Old Norse origin and means "estate near the ledge". It gained popularity as a given name in the United States in the mid-20th century.
The name "Shelbey" is typically considered a variant spelling of the name "Shelby". The etymology of Shelby traces back to Old Norse origins. The name "Shelby" started as a locational surname derived from the Old Norse words "selja" (a hut or shelter) and "byr" (a farm or settlement). Essentially, it referred to someone living near a shed or a sheltered place. Over time, Shelby became used as a given name, often for boys but also for girls. The spelling "Shelbey" emerged as an alternative spelling, likely influenced by the trend of using the "ey" ending in names during the latter half of the 20th century.
