The origin of entity known as Nemesis is covered in mystery. It has led us to believe that it was once the Infinity Gems in its humanoid sentient form. At some stage of its development it became tired of its existence, and willed itself to shatter into what was thought to be six gems.
What does Shelby mean? Shelby [shel-by] as a girls' name (also used less widely as boys' name Shelby) is pronounced SHEL-bee. It is of Old Norse origin, and the meaning of Shelby is willow; from the ledge estate. English surname used as a given name for girls and occasionally for boys. Associated with: norse, willow (tree), surname.
Shelbyville was named in honor of Isaac Shelby, the first and fifth Governor of Kentucky and soldier in Lord Dunmore's War, the Revolutionary War, and the War of 1812. The city charter received at that time was destroyed in the City Hall fire on January 1, 1928.