Our beautiful boy was born earlier this week & we have finally settled on his name.
S h e p h e r d 
H a w t h o r n
name story 🤍
We had felt pretty sure of his middle since the start of my 2nd trimester when we thought we had lost him.
Known for its thorny branches & delicate white flowers, the hawthorn tree is a beautiful symbol of protection & we felt truly protected by the [name_m]Lord[/name_m] throughout this entire pregnancy. All of our children have a nature name & it was important to me that he was able to share that connection with them as well.
It took us awhile to decide on his 1st, but ultimately my husband felt strongly that he is meant for greatness & needed a name that embodied the characteristics of strength, leadership, & gentle love. Hearing him talk about our son’s name with so much conviction won me over in the end 
I also love the connection between their meanings guardian & protector.
Here are the scripture passages we found meaningful when choosing his name.
[name_m]Psalm[/name_m] 23:1-3 “The [name_m]Lord[/name_m] is my [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m], I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me besides still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me on paths of righteousness for his namesake.”
[name_m]John[/name_m] 10:11 “I am the good shepherd. [name_m]The[/name_m] good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”
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Congratulations! S h e p h e r d H a w t h o r n is such a charming name, and I love the layers of meaning behind it! Wishing much luck and love to you, your family, and baby S h e p h e r d!
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Congratulations! His name is beautiful! [name_m]God[/name_m] bless you and your family 
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[name_f]Praise[/name_f] the [name_m]Lord[/name_m]
Congratulations!! Such a beautiful story of his name. [name_m]Psalm[/name_m] 23 is for me as I know it is for many others such a favorite comfort. Feels fitting for a new baby. Such warmth! Be well!!
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oh friend, what a beautiful name and sentiment for a perfect and beloved baby boy. 
congratulations [name_f]Olive[/name_f] and family, and welcome Earthside sweet S.hepherd H.awthorn
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Congratulations Olive!!! His name is positively stunning. Wishing you, your family and s the best in this time
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S h e p h e r d H a w t h o r n is so cool
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Congratulations, his name is so beautiful
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Congratulations Olive!! What a lovely and peaceful name, just like his big siblings 
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Congratulations! Very handsome name.
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Congrats 
such a handsome name with all the vibes 
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Congratulations!! What a beautiful and meaningful name, wishing you and your family all the best
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Utterly gorgeous. Congratulations 
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I squealed aloud at this announcement…His name is so perfect and absolutely beautiful, and fits magically with his siblings! I love the imagery, symbolism, and meaning packed into it. It’s just stunning. Huge congrats- enjoy the first few weeks and baby cuddles!
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Congratulations!! His name is perfect and has so much symbolism behind it, I love it! 
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Oh, his name is absolutely beautiful, [name_f]Olive[/name_f]. I just adore your set. Congratulations to you and yours, and welcome earthside to sweet S h e p h e r d
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What a lovely name! Congratulations!
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Congratulations!
His name is stunning wishing you all the best mama
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Oh, what a gorgeous name! Congratulations!
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wishing you and your family the best! 
