Shep

Shep Meaning & Origin

About Shep
The name "Shep" is a diminutive form of the name Shepherd. It is derived from the English word for a person who tends to sheep. As a name, Shep carries connotations of someone who is caring, protective, and responsible, reflecting the qualities associated with the role of a shepherd. It is often used as a nickname or given name for individuals with a connection to shepherding or as a symbolic representation of these qualities.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shep are male.

Shep Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XP
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 P
🌐 IPA
/ʃɛp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shep in Braille

Here's how to represent Shep in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Shep in braille

How to Spell the Name Shep in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Shep using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shep in sign language

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