English · Boy name
Shepard
“sheep herder”
About the name Shepard
Shepard is an English name derived from the Old English ‘sceaphierde’, which means ‘sheep herder’. Originally an occupational surname for those who tended sheep, it has also been adopted as a given name in English-speaking countries. The name evokes pastoral and rural imagery, reflecting its roots in agricultural life.
- Meaning
- sheep herder
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- SHEP-erd(2 syl.)
Middle names for Shepard
- Shepard James
- Shepard Alexander
- Shepard Michael
- Shepard Thomas
- Shepard William
Questions about Shepard
- What does Shepard mean?
- Shepard is an English name meaning "sheep herder".
- How do you pronounce Shepard?
- Shepard is pronounced SHEP-erd, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Shepard?
- Variants of Shepard include Sheppard.
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