Names Ending in H for Boys
- Seraiah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"Yahweh is ruler"Description:
Seraiah is an Old Testament name attached to several minor Biblical figures. The father of Ezra the scribe was named Seraiah, as was the father of Joab. While Seraiah sounds somewhat feminine to the English speaker, as one of the few unused Biblical names, it could rise in popularity for boys.
- Emmerich
- Jarah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"honeycomb or honeysuckle"Description:
This Old Testament name feels feminine to a modern English speaker, thought the Biblical Jarah was male. In the most recent year counted, there were seven girls and five boys given the name. With the rise of Biblical boys' names that end in vowel sounds like Noah and Ezra, Jarah may have new possibilities for boys. An alternate spelling is Jarrah, which is also a distinct Arabic name. Jared and Jareth are unrelated but similar-sounding Biblical choices for boys.
- Jorah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"early rain"Description:
Jorah, a Biblical name with a lovely nature-related meaning, might make a fresher alternative to the overused Jordan. It's similar to the feminine Nora, Cora, and Laura, but depending on your viewpoint, that may be an advantage.
- Seraph
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"the burning one"Description:
A seraph is a heavenly, angelic being from Ancient Jewish scripture. The Hebrew word literally translates to "the burning one." It can also be considered a diminutive of the name Seraphim.
- Nasiah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"miracle of God"Description:
An unusual member of the popular -iah ending clan.
- Leigh
- Rush
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"basket weaver"Description:
Might suggest speed, excitement, even danger, were it not for its best-known bearer, conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh.
- Zach
Description:
See Zac.
- Loch
Origin:
Scottish GaelicMeaning:
"lake"Description:
Loch is a watery word that sounds more like a name because it's one step removed from its English form. Pronounced as "lock," it's also a short form of the variously-spelled Lachlan.
- Nazareth
Origin:
Hebrew place-nameDescription:
Nazareth, used equally for boys and girls, is one of several place names with religious associations -- Galilee, Jericho --that have been rising in use in recent years. The name may relate to branch or to the verb watch or guard, but there are many possible derivations and meanings.
- Hutch
Origin:
EnglishDescription:
Derivation of Hutchinson.
- Jeriah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"taught by God"Description:
Biblical name from the Old Testament, Jeriah is one of the remaining rare names that just might catch on. Maybe about the time Jerry is ready for a comeback.
- Micajah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"who is like God?"Description:
Also written as Michaiah, this name is used for several Biblical characters both male and female. Makes a fresh and distinctive twist on Michael, Michelle, or Micaela. Antiquated yet modern-sounding nickname: Cager.
- Jedediah
Origin:
Variation of Jedidiah, HebrewMeaning:
"beloved of the Lord"Description:
Blink and you’ll miss that the first I in Jedidiah was swapped for an E.
- Zechariah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"the Lord has remembered"Description:
Zechariah is actually the original Biblical form of the name more often found these days as Zachariah, probably because of the popularity of Zachary. People are going to have trouble getting Zechariah because they won't understand the Zech part. This name, in whatever form, begs to be shortened in the modern world to Zach (or Zac or Zack).
- Garth
Origin:
NorseMeaning:
"groundskeeper, enclosure"Description:
A name that took on a pronounced country twang via Nashville megastar Garth (born Troyal) Brooks.
- Turlough
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"abettor, instigator"Description:
A popular name during the Middle Ages, Toirdelbach (Anglicized as Turlough or Turlach) is the name of two High Kings of Ireland. It means "abettor, instigator", from Gaelic toirdhealbh "prompting". Often given in honor of 17th century harpist Turlough O’Carolan, considered by many to be Ireland’s national composer.
- Ruadh
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"red"Description:
Also spelt Rua, Ruadh is a strong and simple Irish name with a fiery meaning. Ruadhan is a popular related name.
- Braith
Origin:
UncertainDescription:
A strong, rugged-sounding name most commonly heard in Australia (the most famous bearer is Australian rugby player Braith Anasta), whose origin is disputed. It is sometimes said to be a Welsh name meaning "speckled; motley" (from Welsh brith), but it is more likely to derive from a surname of either German, Gaelic or English origin.