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Asher—an excellent, soft and sensitive Old Testament choice—is a baby boy name on the rise, and is a Nameberry biblical favorite. Asher's ascent is especially amazing given …

Asherah is probably one of the most ancient of mother goddess symbols, recorded in the pantheons of several civilisations from the tenth century BCE. As the mother to innumerable gods …

Below are alternate names for Asher with similar appeals. Qualities include names with biblical origins, Jewish history, cheerful meanings, similar sounds, and/or general soft vibe.

I need a name for a baby girl. Her big brother is Asher Lee and her big sister is Ruby Jean. Our last name starts with S.

A sweet Old Testament name with a cheerful meaning, Asher is popular for a great reason! Here are some alternatives.

Shanola Hampton gave this as her daughter Cai's middle name.

Rapper M.I.A. announced this as her newborn son's name, which may or may not be a joke.

Chosen by novelist Anne Brontë as her pseudonym when she first began to publish her work in the mid-19th century, this buttoned-up and strong sounding surname-name could …

Politico Mary Matalin used her last name as her daughter's first, an idea any mom can adopt.

Unisex Japanese name used by the singer Thalia as her daughter Sabrina's middle.

Inspired by the Mexican singer who uses it as her single name.

In the Old Testament, Ishvi is the name of one of Asher's sons.

In its modern form, Casher is a hybrid of Cash and Asher that debuted in 2019. Historically, Casher — pronounced kah-SHARE — was used among Italian Jews.

A rare diminutive of James, with the on-trend -er ending of Asher, Cooper, and Carter. Notably used in the American comedy Escanaba in da Moonlight, this unexpected nickname might …

Back in the late '70s, Farrah Fawcett's name was as frequently copied as her hairstyle and even made the Top 200 in 1977! Like any trend, however, it promptly …

The 19th-century Irish poet Jane Wilde (mother of Oscar Wilde) adopted Speranza as her nom de plume. The name also appears in Spenser’s The Faerie Queene, as one …

Ashiah is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, possibly derived from names like Asher ('happy,' 'blessed') or related to 'Aisha' ('alive,' 'well-living'). The name carries spiritual overtones and may …

Hebrew names used widely in the modern world include Noah, Isabella, Elizabeth, Sarah, Asher, Elijah, Jacob, Leah, James, John, Michael, Mary, and Eva. Along with Isabella, Hebrew names in the …

Famously borne by Curaçaoan baseball player Andrelton Simmons. Keke Palmer used the Andrellton spelling as her son Leodis's middle name. Andrelton is not the name of any real place …

Want a future as a child television star? These names - from Dove to Asher - are sure to shine. They come from the current generation of Disney Channel stars through the …

Undiscovered, but somewhat awkward Old Testament choice: he was the head of the tribe of Asher.

Ashir is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'rich,' 'wealthy,' or 'blessed.' In Hebrew, 'asher' (אָשֵׁר) conveys happiness and good fortune. The name appears in the Bible as one …

The biblical Zilpah was a handmaiden of Leah who had two sons with Jacob, Gad and Asher. Zilpah is a one-hit wonder, appearing on the US Top 1000 only …

Serach is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, appearing in the Bible as the name of Asher's daughter (one of Jacob's sons). In Hebrew, the name is spelled …

Britney Spears put this old-fashioned surname name back on the map when she chose it as her son Sean's middle name, which the family uses as his first …

Asser is a masculine name with ancient roots. It originates from Hebrew, where it was spelled 'Asher' and meant 'happy' or 'blessed'. The name appears in the Bible as one …

This name feels modern and on-trend, thanks to that cool first similar — similar to trendy Asher — as well as associations with actor Ashton Kutcher. This particular spelling is nearly …

In Greek mythology Alcmene was mother of Herakles by Zeus, who tricked her by disguising himself as her absent husband. The name has the evocative meaning "strength and power of …

Kiari is the birth name of rapper Offset, who passed on this attractive name to his daughter as her middle. Indeed, it resembles several more established names associated with both …

Akela is one of the unisex names used in Hawaii to signify Anglo choices: in Akela's case, Asher for boys or Adela for girls.

Ahsir is a modern masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may represent a creative variant of Asher, a Hebrew name meaning "fortunate, blessed, happy." Alternatively, it could draw inspiration …

This Thai nature name is closely associated with popular young Thai-Chinese actress Pimnitchakun Bumrungkit, who uses it as her nom de guerre.

Lorelai is the spelling used for the character played by Lauren Graham on The Gilmore Girls, as well as her daughter, who preferred the nickname Rory. The television show reintroduced …

We wouldn't have considered Piaget as a viable given name option was it not for Solange Knowles, who has it as her middle name. Her mother chose it after …

Looking for a unique name for the soon to arrive little miss to go well with her big brothers Asher and Canen.

Eris was the goddess of strife and discord, turned fairy tale and then popular culture figure Maleficent in Sleeping Beauty. Ironic, as her name sounds so much like that of …

Anshel is a masculine name of Yiddish origin, primarily used in Jewish communities. It's believed to be derived from the Hebrew name Asher, meaning 'happy' or 'blessed,' or possibly …

Seen as both a given name and a surname in Japan. There was a Princess Izumi in eighth-century Japan, forbidden from marriage as her older sisters had already been …

Esha is a lovely Indian name that would work well outside the Indian sub-continent, perhaps as a substitute to the more unisex Asher.

Ezekiel used to be reduced to its nickname Zeke, but modern parents now embrace it in full for its power and dignity. Along with biblical brethren Asher and Ezra, Ezekiel …

Ashyah is a distinctive feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a modern variation of biblical names like Aisha (meaning 'alive' in Arabic) or Asher (meaning 'happy' or …

Also written as AJ, Aj, A.J, and Ajay, initial names are typically used as nicknames, in this case, it might be for Alexander James, or Asher Jared, as examples …

The romantic fairy tale-like name has come to modern attention via the beautiful but terrifying sorceress in Game of Thrones. The character may look as lovely as her name …

Demi appeared in the US as a baby name thanks to a single celebrity, actress Demi Moore, who put it on the Top 1000 throughout the 1990s. As her star …

Zain is a name usually given to boys -- nearly 500 with this spelling alone in the US in one recent year, vs. only 20 girls. But CNN newswoman Zain Asher …

… and well-suited to modern life. It feels almost like a cross between Adlai and Asher, two better-known boys' names from the Old Testament that also start with A …

… daughter after novelist Rumer Godden. The author was actually born Margaret, with family surname Rumer as her middle name. The name has two possible origins: one, as a last name …

… this rarity could appeal to adventurous parents seeking the romantically unusual. Tina Fey used it as her daughter Alice's middle name. Zenobia was the intriguing third-century Queen of …