Shepherd

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Shepherd is a name that comes from the English language and it literally means "one who tends to sheep". It is derived from the Old English word sceaphierde.
Pronunciation
SHEHP-ərd
The name Shepherd is pronounced as SHEP-erd.
Popularity
Although Shepherd is not a widely used name, it has recently gained popularity in the United States. It is ranked as the 928th most popular name for boys in 2019.

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Shepherd Name meanings & History

Shepherd is a name that comes from the English language and it literally means "one who tends to sheep". It is derived from the Old English word sceaphierde. From an English occupational surname meaning "sheep herder, shepherd". Shepherd is a unique and uncommon name that is favored among parents looking for a strong and meaningful name for their son.

Zodiac Sign of Shepherd: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Shepherd:

S: Sex,Success,Sensuality,Social Standing,Security,Solidity,Status

H: Hope,Haggle,Hyper,Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire

E: Expressive,Exaggerate,Enlighten,Environment,Enliven,Entertain

P: Political,Pensive,Particular,Passive,Partnership

R: Rational,Restless,Reason,Resourceful

D: Daddy,Dutiful,Demanding,Doting,Determined,Domestic

Shepherd is:

  • a Class name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Shepherd include American actor Cybill Shepherd, American football player Sterling Shepard, and New Zealand rugby player Ben Smith, whose nickname is "Shepherd".

2.) Shepherd (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) shepherd.

Other Forms: Shepard, Shephard, Sheppard, Shepperd


3.) Shepherd (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Sheep herder


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