About Shephard
The name "Shephard" is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "shepherd," which means a person who tends to sheep. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as shepherds or had a connection to sheep farming. The name symbolizes the role of a caretaker, protector, and guide, reflecting qualities such as leadership, responsibility, and a nurturing nature.
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Most individuals with the name Shephard are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -50% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Shephard in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shephard using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.