Pelham - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Pelham \p(e)-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "Peola's home". Place name derived from "Peola ham".

Pelham has 1 variant form: Pellam.

Baby names that sound like Pelham are Bellamy and Belamy.

Pelham is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#9654 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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