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Amharic
"shepherd"
From Ethiopia's Amharic language, the meaning implies "God is my shepherd".
Armenian
"protector, shepherd"
Fairly common Armenian first and last name.
Hebrew, or modern nickname for Rowan, Robert, and similar
"my shepherd"
Rowan meets Joey in this nickname-y style choice, and it may well be a modern creation, blending the classic nickname for Joseph with the contemporary favorite Ro- sound. However, Roey may have more…
German
Reminiscent of Schuyler, Saylor, Shay, and, of course, Shepherd, this German surname has a gentle, outdoorsy meaning and could fit in with other preppy last-names-as-first-names like Colter, Parker,…
Feminine variation of Ovidius, Roman family name
"shepherd or sheep"
Ovidia is the unusual feminine form of the ancient Roman Ovidius, most famous as the name of the exiled 1st century Roman poet Ovid. Modern male form Ovidio is known in Spain and Portugal. Ovida is…
Greek
"all or shepherd"
Pan is the Greek god with the legs of a goat and the body of a pipes-playing man known for his mischievousness. Pan is also the god of shepherds, pastures, and fertility. Pan is also a Hindi name…
English, German
"Shepherd"
A rare surname-style choice, Shofner might make a surprising option that stands out and blends in at the same time. Derived from the Old German schaffaere , it's an earthy, occupation name meaning…
English occupational name
"tanner"
Barker may be appealing to parents looking for a name with many layers - not only does it share a meaning with the more common Shepherd and Tanner, it also brings to mind the bark of a tree, making…