Conflicted on my name choice— Shepherd

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I personally don’t think [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] is “too out there” at all.It’s kind of in the same category as names like [name_m]Hunter[/name_m], [name_m]Archer[/name_m], [name_m]Sawyer[/name_m], etc. From an Australian perspective, it does read quite American to me, and I’d probably associate it with the [name_m]Southern[/name_m] US and possibly a more religious context just because of the word itself, but that’s more about cultural association than anything “wrong” with the name.

I also don’t think it’s too much to worry about the sibling name matching stylistically. [name_f]Stella[/name_f] and [name_f]Elowen[/name_f] do feel quite different in vibe to [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m], but that’s totally fine. Personally I’d lean [name_f]Elowen[/name_f] just because I prefer it, and I like the idea that each child has their own initials.

I also think the meaning behind it for you makes a lot of sense, especially as a subtle honour name - that kind of personal significance tends to matter way more long-term than how “common” it is. So I say go for it!

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@auroracallista that’s awesome!

I am hoping to have one more after this one. I have always wanted more than one.

he should be making his debut in [name_f]October[/name_f]. I can’t wait to hold him.

I definitely recommend.

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I loveloveloveeee the name [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m], I’ve always liked the idea of the nickname [name_m]Shep[/name_m] for it, I like the spelling [name_m]Shepard[/name_m] too
I consider it more of a classic name, but I think it’s very acceptable with the modern names today. I actually plan to use it as a middle with a modern invented first name.
I also consider it an occupational name, not a religious one.
[name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] & [name_f]Stella[/name_f] and [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] & [name_f]Elowen[/name_f] are both such beautiful combos