Sheila (alternatively spelled Shelagh and Sheelagh) is a common feminine given name, derived from the Irish name ''Síle'', which is believed to be a Gaelic form of the Latin name Caelia, the feminine form of the Roman clan name Caelius, meaning 'heavenly'.

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* Sheila (French singer) (born 1945), real name Annie Chancel, French singer of group " Sheila (and) B. Devotion" *

Sheila (German singer) Sheila Jozi (born 1984), better known by her mononym Sheila or at times Sheila J, is a German folk music and schlager music singer of Persian (Iranian) descent. She started singing at a young age, appearing in Persian-German community occasions ...

(born 1984), Sheila Jozi, German folk/schlager singer of Iranian descent * Sheila Bair (born 1954), chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation * Sheila Bleck (born 1974), IFBB bodybuilder * Sheila Burnett (born 1949), British sprint canoeist * Sheila Chandra (born 1965), English pop singer * Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (born 1979), American politician * Sheila Chisholm (1895–1969), socialite, probable inspiration for the Australian phrase "a good-looking sheila" * Sheila Copps (born 1952), Canadian politician, Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, 1993–97 * Sheila Dikshit (1938–2019), Chief Minister of Delhi, India, 1998-2003 *

Sheila Dixon Sheila Ann Dixon (born December 27, 1953) is an American politician who served as the forty-eighth mayor of Baltimore, Maryland. When the former mayor, Martin O'Malley, was sworn in as governor on January 17, 2007, Dixon, the president of the B ...

(born 1953), former Mayor of Baltimore and criminal * Sheila E. (born 1957), American singer * Sheila Ellison, American author on parenting and relationships *

Sheila Elorza Sheila Elorza Hernández (born 8 June 1996) is a Spanish footballer who plays for Eibar as a midfielder. She began her senior career at Athletic Bilbao but played mainly for the B team, with only two Primera División appearances shortly before ...

(born 1996), Spanish footballer * Sheila Fearn (born 1940), English actress * Sheila Florance (1916–1991), Australian actress * Sheila Gordon (born 1927), South African novelist * Sheila Graber (born 1940), British animator, artist and Visiting Professor at the

University of Sunderland , mottoeng = Sweetly absorbing knowledge , established = 1901 - Sunderland Technical College1969 - Sunderland Polytechnic1992 - University of Sunderland (gained university status) , staff = , chancellor = Eme ...

. * Sheila Greibach (born 1939), American theoretical computer scientist * Sheila Hancock (born 1933), English actress and author *

Sheila A. Hellstrom Sheila Anne Hellstrom (January 15, 1935 – December 7, 2020) was a Canadian Forces officer who became the first woman in the regular force to achieve the rank of brigadier-general in 1987, as well as being the first woman to graduate f ...

(1935–2020), Canadian general *

Sheila Henig Sheila Henig (February 19, 1934 – May 15, 1979) was a Canadian pianist and soprano. She performed as a soloist with the Halifax, Toronto and CBC Symphony Orchestras as well as the Houston Symphony Orchestra. Henig toured Canada as well as som ...

(1934–1979), Canadian pianist and soprano *

Sheila Hicks Sheila Hicks (born 1934) is an American artist. She is known for her innovative and experimental weavings and sculptural textile art that incorporate distinctive colors, natural materials, and personal narratives. Since 1964, she has lived and ...

(born 1934), American artist *

Sheila Hoskin Sheila Hilary Hoskin (born 14 October 1936) is a former female track and field athlete from England. Athletics career Hoskin competed in the women's long jump events during her career. She represented Great Britain at the 1956 Summer Olympics ...

(born 1936), English track and field athlete *

Sheila Ingram Sheila Rena Ingram (March 23, 1957 – September 1, 2020) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metres. Born in Washington, D.C., she competed for United States in the 1976 Summer Olympics held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in ...

(1957–2020), American sprinter * Sheila Jordan (born 1928), American jazz singer and songwriter * Sheila Kaye-Smith (1887–1956), English writer * Sheila Miyoshi Jager (born 1963), American anthropologist *

Sheila Oliver Sheila Y. Oliver (born July 14, 1952) is an American politician serving as the second lieutenant governor of New Jersey since 2018. She previously served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2004 to 2018, where she represented the 34th leg ...

(born 1952), American politician *

Sheila M. Riggs Sheila M. Riggs serves as chair of the Department of Primary Dental Care at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry as well as the community engagement director for the University's Clinical and Translational Science Institute. In these ...

, American dentistry scholar *

Sheila Rowan (physicist) Sheila Rowan (born 25 November 1969) is a Scottish physicist and academic, who is Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, and director of its Institute for Gravitational Research since 2009. She is known fo ...

, British physicist * Sheila Steafel (1935–2019), South African-born British actress * Sheila Scribner (born 1984), American singer *

Sheila Taormina Sheila Christine Taormina (born March 18, 1969) is an American former athlete who competed at four Olympics (1996, 2000, 2004, 2008), and was the first woman to qualify for the Olympics in three different sports (swimming, triathlon and modern pe ...

(born 1969), American athlete * Sheila White (actress) (born 1950), English actress *

Sheila White (activist) Sheila White (born 1988) is an African-American anti–sex trafficking activist, and a former human trafficking victim herself, from The Bronx, New York City. Background White grew up in a dysfunctional home and, during her teen years, was placed ...

(born 1988), American abolitionist and human trafficking victim

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*Sheila Bennet, Bonnie Bennet's grandmother, referred to as Grams by her, a character in ''

The Vampire Diaries ''The Vampire Diaries'' is an American supernatural teen drama television series developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec, based on the book series of the same name written by L. J. Smith. The series premiered on The CW on September 1 ...

'' *Shelagh Turner, nurse and midwife, a character in '' Call the Midwife''. *Sheila, a character from the Webcomic ''Satan and Me'' *Sheila Bryant, a character in the musical ''

A Chorus Line ''A Chorus Line'' is a 1975 musical with music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, and a book by James Kirkwood Jr. and Nicholas Dante. Set on the bare stage of a Broadway theater, the musical is centered on seventeen Broadway dan ...

'' *The tank in ''Red vs. Blue''; see *A character in '' Army of Darkness'' * Sheila Broflovski, a character from the animated series '' South Park'' * Sheila Carter, a character from ''The Young and the Restless'' and ''The Bold and the Beautiful'' *Sheila Corkhill, a character from the defunct British soap opera '' Brookside'' *Sheila Franklin, a character and a song in the musical '' Hair'' *Sheila Futterman, a character in '' Gremlins'' * Sheila Gallagher, a character from the British television series ''Shameless'' * Sheila Grant, a character in the British soap opera ''Brookside'' * Sheila Tubman, a character in Judy Blume's book series ''Fudge'' *Sheila R. Webb, a character in

Agatha Christie Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, (; 15 September 1890 – 12 January 1976) was an English writer known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around fictiona ...

's novel '' The Clocks'' * Sheela na gig, a female character in ancient figurative carvings, used as architectural grotesques on churches, castles and other buildings, particularly in Ireland and Great Britain *Sheila, one of the main characters in the animated television series '' Dungeons and Dragons'' *Sheila, a fictional character (a Spanish child singer) from '' Mis Adorables Vecinos'' (2004–2006), played by Yaiza Esteve *Sheila, one of the main characters in the anime series ''

Tweeny Witches A between maid (nickname tweeny, also called hall girl particularly in the United States) was a female junior domestic worker in a large household with many staff. The position became largely defunct in the 20th century, as few households needed ...

'' *Sheila, a fictional character from '' SheZow'' *Sheila, a playable kangaroo in the PlayStation game '' Spyro: Year of the Dragon'' *Sheila, a character from item song " Sheila Ki Jawani", portrayed by Katrina Kaif from film '' Tees Maar Khan'' *Sheila Birling, a character from J. B. Priestley's play

An Inspector Calls ''An Inspector Calls'' is a play written by English dramatist J. B. Priestley, first performed in the Soviet Union in 1945 and at the New Theatre in London the following year. It is one of Priestley's best-known works for the stage and is co ...

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