English · Boy name
Shepherd
“one who herds sheep”
About the name Shepherd
Shepherd is an English occupational surname that refers to someone who herds sheep. The name has biblical connotations, as Jesus is often referred to as the Good Shepherd in Christian texts. It reflects pastoral life and has been used as a given name in modern times.
- Meaning
- one who herds sheep
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- SHEP-erd(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Shepherd
- Shepherd James
- Shepherd Alexander
- Shepherd Michael
- Shepherd David
- Shepherd Thomas
Questions about Shepherd
- What does Shepherd mean?
- Shepherd is an English name meaning "one who herds sheep".
- How do you pronounce Shepherd?
- Shepherd is pronounced SHEP-erd, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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