Sheldon

The meaning of Sheldon is 'town in the valley', according to its English origin. Biblically, the meaning of the name is 'steep valley'. However, it also has Anglo-Saxon roots, where the meaning is 'from the hill on the ledge'. Other meanings of the name Sheldon include 'from the shield farm', 'flat-topped hill', and 'steep-sided valley'. Sheldon is a male given name. Therefore, it is traditionally used by parents to name a baby boy. In pop culture, Sheldon Lee Cooper is the name of a fictional character in the television series 'The Big Bang Theory' and its prequel 'Young Sheldon'. Additionally, Sheldon Mopes is the name of a character in the movie 'Death To Smoochy'. Elsewhere, Sheldon J. Plankton is a fictional character in the cartoon 'SpongeBob SquarePants'. Famous people named Sheldon include Sheldon Alan Richardson, an American NFL player, the Canadian ice hockey player Sheldon Sharik Souray, and Sheldon 'Shel' Silverstein, an American poet and author of children's books.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

steep-sided valley

Origin

English

Numerology

S is for serious, not always joking.

H is for hardy, can’t keep you down!

E is for electric, a sparkling trait!

L is for listen, one of your best traits.

D is for diamond, the brilliance you shine.

O is for outlook, pleasing to all.

N is for natural, the genuine side of you.

Lucky

Sheldon lucky number is 5.

Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.

Famous People Named Sheldon

• Sheldon "Shel" Silverstein American poet and author of children's books
• Sheldon Harnick American lyricist
• Sheldon Leonard American TV producer
• Sheldon Sharik Souray Canadian ice hockey player
• Sheldon Whitehouse U.S. Senator from Rhode Island

Sheldon in Pop Culture

• Sheldon Lee Cooper character on TV's "The Big Bang Theory" and on the prequel series "Young Sheldon"
• Sheldon Hawkes character on TV's "CSI: NY"
• Sheldon Mopes character in movie "Death to Smoochy"
• Sheldon J. Plankton character on TV's "SpongeBob SquarePants"
• Sheldon unhatched chick in comic and TV series "U.S. Acres;" twin of brother Booker,