Herschell

Don’t be like a deer caught in headlights when it comes time to pick baby’s new name! Herschell is a masculine moniker of Yiddish origins. This old, eastern European language is mainly used by those in the Ashkenazi Jewish religion, but it takes influence from High German. As such, Herschell is said to mean “deer,” derived from the same etymological root as the German Hirsh. Gentle and intelligent creatures, deers have long been synonymous with kindness, wisdom, and independence. All these attributes are sure to be clear in your little dear one, too! Notable namesakes include filmmaker Herschell Gordon Lewis or basketball player Herschell C. Turner.