Sherman

Sherman is an Old English occupational surname meaning 'sheep-shearer,' from sceap (sheep) and mann (man). William Tecumseh Sherman, the Union general famous for his March to the Sea, is one of its most prominent historical bearers, lending it a particular Civil War-era American resonance.

Sherman is a name that is quietly, unexpectedly charming. The sheep-shearer etymology is wonderfully grounded, and the General Sherman connection adds a layer of American history for those who know it. But beyond etymology, Sherman simply has a sound that suits a certain kind of dog: solid, warm, slightly rumpled, the kind of animal who is not here to impress anyone and ends up being everyone's favorite anyway. It fits large, gentle breeds with a dependable quality — the dogs who are simply, reliably, unconditionally there.