Using last names as first names is a trend here to stay. Which of these surname names will you choose?
My best friend and I would always point out when people had two first names (think Dan Jacobs or Elizabeth Ashley), but now having a last name for a first name is totally trendy.
Parents everywhere are falling for names that are both gender neutral and unique. This is why this trend has caught fire over the past few years. Using surnames as first names lets you use a name that is uncommon without it sounding weird our out-of-place.
If you’re looking for last names that can be first names, you’ll find the ultimate list here. You can also get creative or look for inspiration from people you know! It can be a great way to honor a distant family member.
This list has over 120 of the coolest last names to use as a first name. Most are gender neutral, though you may notice that some are more masculine and others more feminine. Don’t get hung up on their gender assignment – that’s part of the fun!
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Coolest Last Names As First Names For Boys
These last names for first names are traditionally given to males. However, any name can work for any gender, so don’t worry too much about the gender assignment. These handsome
- Aaron
- Adam
- Adler
- Alexander
- Anderson
- Ashby
- Baker
- Baylor
- Becker
- Beckett
- Beckham
- Bingham
- Bradley
- Brennan
- Bronson
- Bryant
- Bryce
- Bryson
- Calhoun
- Callahan
- Callan
- Carlisle
- Clark
- Cohen
- Cooper
- Crosby
- Damon
- Davis
- Dawson
- Desmond
- Dixon
- Donovan
- Ellis
- Finnegan
- Flynn
- Frasier
- Gerald
- Gray
- Grayson
- Hayes
- Hendrix
- Hudson
- Huxley
- Jackson
- Jacoby
- Jefferson
- Keenan
- King
- Kingsley
- Kingston
- Landon
- Lawson
- Lewis
- Leyton
- Lincoln
- Miller
- Murray
- Nash
- Nelson
- Nixon
- Owen
- Sawyer
- Shaw
- Sheridan
- Smith
- Stetson
- Sullivan
- Tucker
- Turner
- Vincent
- Walker
- Wallace
- Watson
- Wesley
- West
- Whitney
- Wilder
- Williams
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Cool Last Names As First Names For Girls
These last names for first names – girl edition – are both bold and strong.
- Addison
- Ashley
- Cassidy
- Channing
- Delaney
- Ellis
- Fallon
- Harlow
- Harper
- Hollis
- Lennon
- Lennox
- Madison
- Marley
- McKenna
- McKenzie
- McKinley
- Teagan
- Tierney
- Wylie
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Gender Neutral Surnames As First Names
Names like Finley or Morgan have been around for a long time, but their origins are actually surnames. The names on this list are known for being gender neutral last names as first names.
- Avery
- Bailey
- Blake
- Brady
- Brody
- Brooks
- Campbell
- Carson
- Carter
- Chandler
- Collins
- Ellis
- Elliott
- Finley
- Hunter
- Keagan
- Kennedy
- Lane
- Lindsay
- Monroe
- Morgan
- Parker
- Payton
- Palmer
- Quinn
- Reagan
- Reese
- Riley
- Sterling
- Sutton
- Taylor
- Tyler
- Wells
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I love the creativity, and really appreciate that there is often meaning behind choosing a surname name for your babe. Many women are honoring their maiden names by giving it to their child, while some choose to honor late relatives.
However, many parents are just drawn to something more special for their babe, and just want a name that is different but not weird. Last names for first names check all of those boxes!
Are you on board with this naming trend?
