Shephard
Meaning of Shephard
The name Shephard carries the warm glow of a sunlit meadow and the promise of steady guidance. Born from the Old English scēaphierde (“sheep guardian”) and echoed in the Latin pastor who shepherds his flock, Shephard (pronounced SHEH-pard /ˈʃepɑrd/) invites visions of gentle strength and faithful care. Though it drifts modestly through the U.S. baby charts—nestling around the 900s in recent years—it blooms with quiet distinction, like a lone wildflower on an open plain. Parents who choose Shephard are bestowing not just a name, but a legacy: one of protective devotion, rooted in pastoral tradition and brightened by a touch of Latin flair. It’s a name that whispers stories of loyalty and warmth, setting its bearer on a path as timeless as the rolling hills and as personal as a hand on the shoulder.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as SHEH-pard (/ˈʃepɑrd/)
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