I’m a little late on finding this, But Congratulations Zac and Kate, I wish you many blessing for Shepherd

Just a thought, maybe Shepherd because of how in the bible God is described as the shepherd and us as his sheep?
Just an idea hey!
I think its an awesome name, that asides, how exciting, congratulations on the new little one!

Zac and Kate seem to be the most openly religious, so it’s not surprise they’ve chosen such a name. John, Ira, and Shepherd are all biblical in one way or another. John is derived from Yahweh, Ira (aside from being Kate’s grandfathers name) means watchful in Hebrew, and Shepherd is a great subtle biblical reference. Taylor’s son Ezra also has a Hebrew name, it means “help.” I think River could also be considered a subtle biblical reference.

I personally think it’s an adorable name, and I’m very happy for them. They seem very much in love!

Wow! I couldn’t believe it when I read that “the little Hanson kid” was a dad, but then I realized that we’re the exact same age, and that I was married a few weeks after him. These young celebs having kids makes me really think “Hey I could do that too!”, but then I remember that they can actually afford health insurance wheras I cannot :sigh:. Oh well, back to my studies so I can someday afford to be a mommy.

Kate’s maiden name is Tucker, and the name Ira comes from her grandfather. As for Shepard, I’m not sure.

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Congrats to the happy family!

As for the name, I love it. I don’t understand why some think it’s weird to call the child by their middle name.

See, I put the names in order of what sounds best.

Like a name we want to use, Robert Dylan H***. Robert flows better coming before Dylan, but Dylan is the name we are going to use. Or like the name Nora Eliot H***. Nora sounds better coming first even though we are going to call her Eliot.

At least, that is why I do it.

I love their tradition of using the middle names.

Being Spanish (we usually have only one name here) I found quite funny that you are discussing this, as the common thing in US is to have a couple of names but you only use one, so why do you bother which one they use?? LoL I understand it is a cultural issue, but honestly it is sooo weird that you have an opinion on which name you should discard… To my eyes, it makes no sense to have more than one name and being called just by one of them, no matter if it is the first or the second name.

Anyway, congratulations to the whole Hanson clan

The Hanson men are all so handsome. Congratulations to them on the birth of their child.

I love all of the Hanson children’s names, and Zac’s son’s name is just beautiful. Zac confessed in an interview with Howard Stern, of all people, that he remained celebate until he and Kate where married. Unlike his two older brothers… but I digress. I believe the name Shepard has a religious meaning to it, but don’t quote me!

Hanson is the best!