A Brother for Shepherd Pax

Hey, everyone.

I’m trying to shift my name list into something more conventionally “usable”, and boy names are giving me a headache, so I’m calling in the experts!

[name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] [name_u]Pax[/name_u] has been my favorite boy name for years upon years. It’s everything that I adore in a name. Literary, Biblical ties that aren’t overbearing, a word that sounds like a name, peaceful, beautiful. It’s just perfect.

[name_f]My[/name_f] top five boy names right now are [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m], [name_u]Haven[/name_u], [name_u]Wilder[/name_u], [name_u]Asher[/name_u], and [name_u]Sage[/name_u]. Save for [name_u]Asher[/name_u], they’re all less popular but still familiar, which I adore. I’ve also been experimenting with names that I’ve always loved, but avoided adding to my list as first names because of nickname qualms, similarity to others higher on my list, and/or a preference for unusual names – [name_m]Thomas[/name_m], [name_u]Ezra[/name_u], [name_m]Peter[/name_m], [name_m]Samuel[/name_m], [name_u]Rowan[/name_u], [name_u]Jude[/name_u], [name_u]Wesley[/name_u], [name_m]Knox[/name_m], [name_u]Asa[/name_u], and [name_m]Nathaniel[/name_m].

I love the above names, but they don’t feel as special or beautiful as [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] and my other top names. I’ve realized that it’s incredibly important to me to have names that sound like perfect brothers to [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] [name_u]Pax[/name_u]. I just can’t imagine calling for my sons, [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] and [name_m]Thomas[/name_m], and forever feeling that one of my children got shortchanged.

All this to say:

What would you name [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] Pax’s brothers?

I would like them to be objectively usable, like [name_m]Samuel[/name_m] and [name_m]Peter[/name_m], but beautiful and a little more unusual, like [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] and [name_u]Haven[/name_u]. So if you happen to have any ideas for what I should add to me list, please let me hear them! And they absolutely do NOT need to be Biblical names, although I definitely see that theme among my favorites.

Thank you so much.

[name_u]Theo[/name_u] :rainbow:

I’ve always liked [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] for its subtle spiritual imagery, while still feeling very usable! [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] [name_u]Pax[/name_u] (= shepherd of peace) is just beautiful!

I’d go for something like…

[name_u]Judah[/name_u] [name_m]Hart[/name_m] (= praise of the heart)
[name_u]Forest[/name_u] [name_m]Baird[/name_m] (= forest poet)
[name_u]Merritt[/name_u] [name_m]Stone[/name_m] (= stone of merit)
[name_m]Truett[/name_m] [name_u]River[/name_u] (= true river)

Not exact translations, but close enough, I think!

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This is very difficult but [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] [name_u]Pax[/name_u] is so perfect for you!

If I was naming brothers to [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] [name_u]Pax[/name_u], I think I’d go with:

[name_m]Rafferty[/name_m] [name_m]Samuel[/name_m]
[name_u]Forest[/name_u] [name_u]Ezra[/name_u]
[name_u]Jem[/name_u] [name_u]Neriah[/name_u]
[name_m]Caspian[/name_m] [name_m]Saul[/name_m]
[name_u]Beau[/name_u] [name_m]Leonard[/name_m]
[name_m]Ford[/name_m] [name_u]Nehemiah[/name_u]
[name_m]Truett[/name_m] [name_u]Jasper[/name_u]

[name_f]Do[/name_f] I think any stand up to [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] [name_u]Pax[/name_u]? I’m not quite sure :grin:

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Obviously [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] [name_u]Pax[/name_u] is marvellous so I can see why you want brother names that are in keeping with the superb spirit of [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] [name_u]Pax[/name_u]

[name_m]Tobias[/name_m] [name_f]Virtue[/name_f] ~ [name_m]Tobias[/name_m] means ‘G-d is good’ and feels bold yet comforting and peaceful. [name_m]Tobias[/name_m] shares similar sounds to your other choices as well. I actually think [name_m]Tobias[/name_m] makes a great brother for [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] both names would standout from the crowd and have connections to Christianity. I thought [name_f]Virtue[/name_f] made an unexpected middle name that links back to Christianity and makes a strong punch paired with [name_m]Tobias[/name_m]. I think [name_m]Tobias[/name_m] [name_f]Virtue[/name_f] is very cool potentially matching to big brother’s name and [name_f]Virtue[/name_f] feels like an achievable middle name.

[name_u]Jericho[/name_u] [name_m]Victor[/name_m] ~ I think [name_u]Jericho[/name_u] is very stylish, has the lovely meaning ‘city of the moon’ and feels like a coming of age [name_u]Christian[/name_u] choice. I think [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] + [name_u]Jericho[/name_u] are super fashionable, distinctive and bold. I can definitely visualise brothers with these names. I was drawn to [name_m]Victor[/name_m] in the middle name spot he’s an unexpected classic that feels strong. I love how the name translates as victorious city of the moon just feels the title of an Arthurian legend.

[name_m]Lazarus[/name_m] [name_u]Shiloh[/name_u] ~ I love [name_m]Lazarus[/name_m] he’s so strong, mythical, powerful and enchanting. [name_m]Lazarus[/name_m] definitely would not feel short-changed next to [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m]. I think [name_m]Lazarus[/name_m] is gorgeous, totally your vibe even sharing similar sounds to your favourites and he’s achievable. [name_f]My[/name_f] partner’s friend is J0shu@ [name_m]Lazarus[/name_m] and people always say how much they love his middle name. I adore his whole name! [name_m]Lazarus[/name_m] has the lovely spiritual meaning ‘G-d has helped’ which is why I wanted to pair with [name_u]Shiloh[/name_u] which feels very cohesive with [name_u]Pax[/name_u] as I like how the whole name translates to G-d helping bringing peace.

I’m only going to suggest three as I wanted to elaborate further as to why I love these three for you!

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Hello! I’m going to pair random things together but of course swap things around to see if you like others together!

Maybe:

[name_m]Jorah[/name_m] [name_m]Ebenezer[/name_m] (both super uncommon but still biblical)
[name_m]Deacon[/name_m] [name_m]Azriel[/name_m] (same)
[name_m]Benaiah[/name_m] [name_u]Axel[/name_u] (love this one because it has the very usable [name_m]Ben[/name_m] as a nn but is still unique!)
[name_u]Psalm[/name_u] [name_u]Gideon[/name_u] (echoes [name_u]Psalm[/name_u] 23 when pairs with bro’s name)
[name_m]Hananiah[/name_m] [name_u]Sage[/name_u] (lesser used name from the book of Daniel)
[name_u]Jordan[/name_u] [name_m]Osias[/name_m] (after the [name_u]Jordan[/name_u] river)

Hopefully these help :slight_smile:

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I know a boy named [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] with a brother [name_u]Archer[/name_u] :bow_and_arrow:

[name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] [name_u]Pax[/name_u] & [name_m]Tobias[/name_m] [name_u]Arrow[/name_u]
[name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] [name_u]Pax[/name_u] & [name_m]Barnaby[/name_m] [name_u]Valor[/name_u]
[name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] [name_u]Pax[/name_u] & [name_m]Rafferty[/name_m] [name_u]Noble[/name_u]
[name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] [name_u]Pax[/name_u] & [name_m]Phineas[/name_m] [name_u]Jude[/name_u]
[name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] [name_u]Pax[/name_u] & [name_m]Silas[/name_m] [name_u]Revere[/name_u]
[name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] [name_u]Pax[/name_u] & [name_m]Herschel[/name_m] [name_u]Bly[/name_u]

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[name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] [name_u]Pax[/name_u] and

[name_u]Rowan[/name_u] [name_u]Merit[/name_u]
[name_u]Ezra[/name_u] [name_m]Stone[/name_m]
[name_u]Asa[/name_u] [name_m]Randolph[/name_m] (wolf shield)

[name_m]Lemuel[/name_m] [name_m]Worth[/name_m] (belonging to [name_m]God[/name_m] meaning but also narrator of Gulliver’s Travels)
[name_u]Noble[/name_u] [name_u]Wren[/name_u]
[name_u]Ramsey[/name_u] [name_u]True[/name_u] (I like the ram’s land meaning)
[name_u]Lark[/name_u] [name_u]Shiloh[/name_u]
[name_u]Phoenix[/name_u] [name_u]Ames[/name_u]
[name_m]Lev[/name_m] (lion heart) [name_m]Silas[/name_m]
[name_m]Cyril[/name_m] [name_u]Archer[/name_u]

The young [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] I know (Shep) has brothers [name_u]Daniel[/name_u] [name_m]Bryan[/name_m], [name_u]Henry[/name_u] [name_u]Rhodes[/name_u], and [name_u]Lawson[/name_u] [name_m]Clay[/name_m], called [name_m]Bryan[/name_m], [name_u]Rhodes[/name_u], and [name_m]Law[/name_m].

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[name_u]Parker[/name_u] [name_u]Psalm[/name_u]
[name_u]Micah[/name_u] [name_u]Cruz[/name_u]
[name_m]Bastian[/name_m] [name_u]Brooks[/name_u]
[name_u]Wesley[/name_u] [name_m]Judge[/name_m]
[name_u]Christian[/name_u] [name_u]Hayes[/name_u]

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[name_m]Tobias[/name_m] [name_m]Ransom[/name_m] (God is good to redeem)
[name_u]Wesley[/name_u] [name_u]Sage[/name_u] (wise man from the western meadow)
[name_m]Peter[/name_m] [name_m]Knox[/name_m] (stone from the round hill)
[name_u]Ezra[/name_u] [name_m]Adlai[/name_m] (help of/from the just God)
[name_m]Samuel[/name_m] [name_u]Haven[/name_u]
[name_u]Asher[/name_u] [name_u]Noble[/name_u]

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Trying to avoid repeats I’d name them

[name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] [name_u]Pax[/name_u] & [name_m]Stellan[/name_m] [name_m]Fisher[/name_m]
[name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] [name_u]Pax[/name_u] & [name_u]Roan[/name_u] [name_m]Solomon[/name_m]
[name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] [name_u]Pax[/name_u] & [name_u]Tobin[/name_u] [name_m]Prosper[/name_m]
[name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] [name_u]Pax[/name_u] & [name_u]Salem[/name_u] [name_m]Enoch[/name_m]
[name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] [name_u]Pax[/name_u] & [name_u]Blaze[/name_u] Judicael
[name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] [name_u]Pax[/name_u] & [name_m]Esmond[/name_m] [name_u]Lark[/name_u]
[name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] [name_u]Pax[/name_u] & [name_m]Timon[/name_m] [name_u]Pace[/name_u]
[name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] [name_u]Pax[/name_u] & [name_u]Aspen[/name_u] [name_m]Casimir[/name_m]
[name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] [name_u]Pax[/name_u] & [name_m]Caspar[/name_m] [name_u]Ocean[/name_u]
[name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] [name_u]Pax[/name_u] & [name_u]Sterling[/name_u] [name_u]Blythe[/name_u]

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Out of your favorite names [name_u]Wilder[/name_u] is so adorable with [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] :smiling_face_with_three_hearts: such a perfect set of brothers!

Some middle ideas for Wilder…

[name_u]Wilder[/name_u] [name_u]Shiloh[/name_u]
[name_u]Wilder[/name_u] [name_u]Sage[/name_u]
[name_u]Wilder[/name_u] [name_u]Rhys[/name_u]
[name_u]Wilder[/name_u] [name_u]Jordan[/name_u]
[name_u]Wilder[/name_u] [name_u]Merit[/name_u]
[name_u]Wilder[/name_u] [name_u]True[/name_u]
[name_u]Wilder[/name_u] [name_u]Blythe[/name_u]

Other ideas:

[name_u]Emmett[/name_u] [name_u]Wilder[/name_u]
[name_m]Truett[/name_m] [name_u]Sage[/name_u]
[name_u]Atlas[/name_u] [name_u]Sage[/name_u] or [name_u]Atlas[/name_u] [name_u]True[/name_u]
[name_u]Moses[/name_u] [name_u]Wilder[/name_u]
[name_m]Anders[/name_m] [name_u]Haven[/name_u]
[name_u]Everett[/name_u] [name_u]Sage[/name_u]
[name_m]Ezekiel[/name_m] [name_u]Sage[/name_u]
[name_u]Griffin[/name_u] [name_u]Shiloh[/name_u]
[name_u]Rowan[/name_u] [name_u]Asher[/name_u]

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