The name Ash has been in use for thousands of years. It has a primarily Hebrew background where the name means happy. Over the passing years, however, the name has been heavily incorporated into English speaking culture. Perhaps the most famous Ash in modern day is the fictional character Ash Ketchum from the iconic Pokemon franchise.
People have loved this name so much over the years that it has evolved into a variety of other names for both boys and girls. Some examples of this include Asher, Ashby, and Ashton.
Of course, there are many real people with the name Ash, or something meaning Ash, as well. For example, Ashton Kutcher is a famous American actor and activist. Asher Keddie is an Australian actress, and the playwright Arthur Miller has the middle name of Ash.
If you love this name, read through our list of different names associated with Ash to see if you can find one that is perfect for your little one.
Aescby
Meaning: From the ash tree farm
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Aisley
Meaning: Dwells at the ash tree meadow
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Ash
Meaning: Ash
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Ashby
Meaning: Ash
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Asher
Meaning: Happy, Ash
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Boy
Ashford
Meaning: Lives by the ash tree ford
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Ashla
Meaning: Meadow of ash trees
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Ashton
Meaning: Ash tree town
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Ask
Meaning: From the ash tree
Origin: Norse
Gender: Boy
Rowan
Meaning: Red. Rowan tree (a type of ash tree)
Origin: Gaelic
Gender: Boy
