Names Ending in H for Boys

Ceallach

Ceallach is a traditional Irish masculine name pronounced roughly as 'KEL-akh' or 'KAL-akh,' depending on the dialect. It derives from the Old Irish word meaning 'war' or 'strife,' though some…

Bligh

English variation of Blythe

Too tightly associated with the real-life villainous Captain Bligh of The Mutiny on the Bounty.

Alvah

Alvah is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'his highness' or 'sublimity.' Appearing in the Bible as a descendant of Esau, Alvah carries ancient roots and religious significance. The name…

Blakeleigh

Blakeleigh is an unusual name applied here as masculine, though it more typically appears as a feminine name in contemporary usage. This modern invention combines the surname Blake (originally…

Burleigh

English

"meadow belonging to a manor"

Let's hope he's "burly".

Adolph

German

"noble wolf"

World War II stamped a permanent verboten on Adolph.

Abiah

Hebrew

"God is my father"

Abiah is a gentle, rarely used Old Testament name belonging to Samuel's second son. This makes a good choice for the parent who wants a traditional biblical name that is not overly familiar.

Abdallah

Arabic

"servant of Allah"

A frequently used Arabic name.

Butch

Nickname name

Old-school nickname ala Spike and Babe that's favored by some hipster parents.

Beriah

Hebrew

"in envy"

Unusual biblical name that may be too close in sound to the feminine Mariah.

Burgh

Burgh is an uncommon masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, derived from the Old English word for fortress, town, or settlement. As a surname-turned-first-name, Burgh carries connotations of…

Bergh

Bergh is a surname of Dutch and German origin that has occasionally been used as a masculine given name. Derived from the word for 'mountain' or 'hill' in Germanic languages, it was traditionally…

Rich

Rich is a masculine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a diminutive of Richard, which derives from Germanic elements meaning "powerful" and "brave ruler." As an independent name,…

Ádamh

Ádamh is the traditional Irish Gaelic form of Adam, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning 'man' or 'earth.' The distinctive spelling and accent mark preserve its Celtic linguistic heritage while…

Beinish

Beinish is a masculine name with Yiddish origins, derived from 'ben' meaning 'son' in Hebrew. The name may also have connections to Eastern European Jewish communities. Though relatively uncommon in…

Benaiah

Hebrew

"built by God"

Benaiah is an unusual Biblical choice that can get you to Ben.

Alldrich

Alldrich is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing a variant spelling of the more traditional Aldrich or Aldric. The name combines the Old English elements "ald" meaning "old" or "wise"…

Beach

Nature name, English word name

"a shore of a body of water"

With the tide coming in on a new wave of word names, this one just might catch on, especially for parents who relish sun, sand, and surf. Forest lovers can spell it Beech, like the tree.

Dàibhidh

Dàibhidh is the Scottish Gaelic form of David, a masculine name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning 'beloved' or 'friend.' The name features traditional Gaelic spelling and pronunciation, with the…

Barrush

Barrush is an uncommon masculine name with unclear origins, possibly deriving from Albanian heritage or representing a variation of names like Baruch (Hebrew for 'blessed'). The distinctive double…