Meaning of Black Sheep: A nickname for someone who is unconventional or different from the rest of their family or group.
Literal Meaning of Black Sheep: Literally, it refers to a sheep with black wool among a flock of white sheep.
Popularity: High.
Origin: English idiom.
Example:
Emily: “There goes the Black Sheep of the family!”
Liam: “Yeah, that’s me. Always marching to my own beat.”
Related Nicknames: Rebel, Nonconformist, Maverick.