Benham
BEN-ham
Benham is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “Benham is an English surname that originated as a habitational name from places named Benham. The place name is derived from the Old English elements 'beonet' meaning 'bent grass' and 'ham' meaning 'homestead'.”, and peaked in popularity in 2016.
What Benham Means
“Benham is an English surname that originated as a habitational name from places named Benham. The place name is derived from the Old English elements 'beonet' meaning 'bent grass' and 'ham' meaning 'homestead'.”
The Story of Benham
This name arrives from the English countryside, a grounding presence connected to the earth itself.
Benham, originating as an English habitational surname, is first recorded in 2016 as a given name. It is derived from Old English elements 'beonet' meaning 'bent grass' and 'ham' meaning 'homestead'. This connects it to a specific, rooted place.
For your son, Benham evokes a grounded, reliable spirit. You imagine him as someone deeply connected to his roots, carrying a practical nature and a friendly disposition, someone who builds a life with sturdy, down-to-earth integrity.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#8 in 2016
Total Births
13
First Recorded
2016
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