Can surnames be used as first names?

There is a long, historical tradition in some cultures of using surnames as first names. That means you’re not only trendy; you’re traditional. It’s your child and your choice what to name them, so don’t let anyone else make you feel differently about your selection, whether it’s cutting edge or old school.

What is it called when your last name is a first name?

This is referred to as a Patronymic or a Matronymic name. Patronym – a family name derived from name of your father or a paternal ancestor (especially with an affix (such as -son in English or O’- in Irish) added to the name of your father or a paternal ancestor) Source: http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/patronym.

What is a pretty last name for a girl?

Cute Last Names as First Names for Girls

Name	Meaning
Copeland	A unique surname for a first name, it stands for ‘bought land’
Davis	This is a common surname which means beloved
Hutton	This name of Old English origin refers to a settlement
Finley	This surname means a fair warrior

What are some feminine last names?

Common Feminine Surnames

Aban (Arabic origin) means “clear”.
Ai (Japanese origin) means “love, affection”.
Alecia (English origin) means “noble or nobility”.
Aliz (Hungarian origin) means “noble, graceful and honest”.
Alva (Latin origin) means “fair “.
Annesley (English origin) means “clearing with a hermitage”.

What are the most beautiful last names?

Ice – A cool last name.

Iver –With Scottish roots it’s a great name

Ivy –seems to be sweet and harmless,but could do some damage

Jarvis – The coolest of the Britpop crew

Joy – Because you spread it everywhere

Iris – A stunning flower

Kelly – A flirty and joyful last name

Kennicott – An unusual last name that will keep people guessing

What are some nice last names?

Abernathy – Fun and mysterious

Archer – Cool

Bancroft – Posh

Crabtree – Classy and sophisticated

Waldgrave – Unusual but cool

Bandini – Cool

Blackwood – Dark and spooky

Blood – A little bit creepy

Cohen – Cool

Slayer – In charge,or an excellent homage to Buffy!

What are cute last names?

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What are the most common last names in the world?

JONES. Jones is the most common surname in Wales and one of the most prolific in the world.

DAVIES. The second most common surname is Davies and it derives from the Hebrew boy’s name of David,meaning ‘beloved’.

HUGHES.

EDWARDS.

LLOYD.

ELLIS.

EVANS.

PARRY.

ROBERTS.

WILLIAMS.