Ashe

Ashe is a name that can function as both a surname and a given name. It is of English origin, often linked to the Old English æsc, meaning “ash tree,” and to toponymic origins from places named Ashe. The spelling Ashe is common in English-speaking countries, and the name has been used for characters and figures in modern culture as well as in geography.

Geography and name usage in places include Ashe County in North Carolina, a county named for Samuel Ashe, a governor of the state. The name appears in various place names in English-speaking regions, reflecting its toponymic roots.

In popular culture, Ashe is the name of several fictional characters. Notably, Ashe, the Frost Archer, is a champion in the video game League of Legends. She hails from the Freljord and serves as the leader of the Avarosan Confederacy, wielding a bow and an ability that fires a global, stuns-inducing arrow. Another well-known character is Ashe from the video game Overwatch, whose full name is Elizabeth Caledonia Ashe. She is a gunfighter who leads the Deadlock Gang and can summon the companion robot B.O.B. Ashe in Overwatch contributes to the game’s western-inspired setting and ensemble of heroes.

Overall, Ashe functions as both a historical and cultural name with multiple contemporary usages across geography and media.