Names Ending in H for Boys
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Tygh
Tygh is an uncommon masculine name with possible Celtic origins, though it may also be a modern variant spelling of names like Ty or Tiger. The unique spelling with the silent 'gh' ending gives it a…
Tobiah
Hebrew
"God is good"
Tobiah is the original Hebrew form of the better-known Greek Tobias, to which it could make a distinctive alternative. With its ah ending, Tobiah fits in with other stylish Biblical names today, from…
Truth
English word name
"the state of being the case"
True has become an accepted first and middle name; Truth makes an even stronger statement. And with nearly 150 baby boys named Truth in the US in the most recent year counted, as many as were named…
Gryfeth
Gryfeth appears to be a modern variant or invented name possibly derived from the Welsh 'Griffith' or 'Gruffydd,' which means 'strong lord' or 'strong faith.' This spelling adaptation likely emerged…
Utah
American place name, Ute
"people of the mountains"
This would make a startling but likable choice; poet Dylan Thomas used it for a character in his play "Under Milk Wood."
Uziah
Hebrew, variant spelling of Uzziah, “Jehovah is my strength”
One of the most unusual of the biblical iah-options, this was the name of a long-reigning king of Judea, and just might appeal to the parent looking for a quasi-unique Old Testament choice. And it…
Uzziah
Hebrew
"my power is Yahweh"
Uzziah was an Old Testament king of Judah, among other personages. The initial U is a bit funky for modern tastes; we don't see this one enjoying a revival ala Isaiah and Noah anytime soon.
Vasanth
Vasanth is a male name of Indian origin, primarily found in South Indian cultures. It derives from the Sanskrit word "vasanta" meaning "spring season." The name embodies the freshness, renewal, and…
Welch
Welch is primarily known as a surname of Welsh origin, literally meaning 'person from Wales' or 'foreigner.' As a masculine given name, it's quite uncommon but follows the tradition of using family…
Walsh
Walsh originated as an Irish and English surname derived from the Old English word 'wælisc,' meaning 'foreigner' or specifically 'Welshman.' It historically identified people of Welsh or Celtic…
Wash
Wash is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive of Washington, which itself began as an English surname meaning 'estate of a person named Wassa.' The name gained prominence in America due to…
Westleigh
Westleigh is a masculine English name combining 'west,' denoting direction, with 'leigh,' an Old English element meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing.' This place-name turned first name evokes pastoral…
Worth
English
"enclosure, homestead"
No low self-esteem for this kid, or so his parents hope.
Yedaiah
Yedaiah is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, derived from 'yada' meaning 'to know' and 'Yah' referring to God. It can be interpreted as 'God knows' or 'knowledge of God.' This biblical name…
Yardleigh
Yardleigh is an exceptionally rare masculine name with English origins, likely derived from place names combining elements like 'yard' (enclosure) or 'geard' (fence) with 'leigh' or 'ley' (clearing,…
Yehudah
Hebrew
"to praise"
Anglicized as Judah, this name of a biblical patriarch is given symbolically to boys born on Chanukah; a form of it was spotlighted by violin virtuoso Yehudi Menuhin.
Yonah
Hebrew variation of Jonah
"dove"
This form of the stylish Old Testament name is too close to the feminine Yona.
Zach
See Zac.
Quanah
Native American, Comanche
"sweet smelling, fragrant"
Name of a major figure in Indigenous history, Quanah Parker, a Comanche chief who became a judge on the Court of Indian Affairs. Quanah is derived from the Comanche word kwana , meaning "odor" or…
Polloch
Polloch is a rare masculine name of Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from place names in the Scottish Highlands. The name is likely connected to locations such as Loch Polloch or the River Polloch,…