MiaLen's list "If you like Asher . . ." of 3 great name ideas: Dashiell - Ashford!

If you like Asher . . .

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

Dashiell, though missing from many other name sources, is among the hottest new names, chosen by such celebs as Cate Blanchett and author Helen (<em>Bridget Jones</em>) Fielding. With its great dash and panache, Dashiell is associated with detective writer Dashiell Hammett (born Samuel, as in Sam Spade, Dashiell being his mother's maiden name). Alice Cooper was ahead of the game: He named his son Dashiell in 1985.
<br/><br/>For those still confused about the pronunciation, it's kind of similar to castle or bashful. And anyone can pronounce Dash, which is such a dashing nickname.

Dashiell

This Ashley-like surname name actually made the US Top 1000 around the turn of the 20th century. Used very quietly today in equal numbers -- about a dozen each -- for boys and girls. Ashby is a major thoroughfare in Berkeley, California.

Ashby

A novel way to get to the nicknames Ash or Ford