Shephard

Shephard Meaning & Origin

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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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shephard are male.

Shephard Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XFRT
🗽 NYSIIS
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🔊 Soundex
S01063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 P ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɛpərd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S163

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shephard in Braille

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

The name Shephard in braille

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

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.

The name Shephard in sign language

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