About Shepard
The name Shepard is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "shepherd." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who worked as a shepherd, tending to and caring for sheep. The name symbolizes the role of a caretaker, protector, and guide, reflecting qualities such as leadership, compassion, and a nurturing nature.
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Most individuals with the name Shepard are male.
The popularity of the name has increased by 7.73% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Shepard in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shepard using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.