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Ash

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Origin of the name Ashton:

Transferred use of the surname meaning “belonging to Ashton.” The name originated from the English place-name, which is composed of the elements æsc (ash tree) and tūn (town, settlement, village, enclosure).

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I have always loved this name. It is strong and unique. My son has gotten complements on his name all his life.

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My oldest son, Ash Harrison.

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Simply means from the ashes, or of the ash tree.

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Bruce Campbell character and character in the cartoon Pokemon.

Ash in song, story & screen: | Edit

Ash Ketchum; Lead character in Pokemon
Ash Redfern; a character from the Night World series by L.J. Smith.

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