Shepherd Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Shepherd Name at a Glance

Name	Shepherd
Meaning	'The Winter's Tale' The reputed father of Perdita is an old shepherd in the play.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Shepherd Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Shepherd means “'The Winter's Tale' The reputed father of Perdita is an old shepherd in the play”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Shepherd Name Origin

Our database records Shepherd under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Shepherd a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Shepherd is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Shepherd

When considering Shepherd for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.