Middle Names, Surnames, and Nicknames · International Baby Names
English Last Names
Across 33 pages
of 33
Kenelm
English
"brave, bold helmet, keen protection"
A rarely used member of the Ken- family, Kenelm has a rugged, surname-style feel. Borne by a 9th century martyr and a member of the Mercian royal family, it could make an intriguing namesake for a…
Farrow
English surname
"smith, iron worker, to shoe horses"
With Marlowe, Harlowe, Milo, and Arlo in the charts, this occupational surname with its strong -o ending might hold appeal. Derived from ferrum meaning "iron" or "horseshoe", it has a solid yet…
Koe
Various of Coe, English "jackdaw"
"jackdaw"
An intriguing surname style option, Koe blends the sounds of Krew, Kai, Koa, and Koen. It ultimately derives from the Old English word coo , itself from the Old Norse ka , both meaning "jackdaw". It…
Ainsworth
Place name and surname, English
"Ægen's estate; owner of the estate"
Tough and preppy, Ainsworth combines the modern taste for last names as given names and the interest in bold virtue-style choices. Originally a place name in the north of England, it combines the Old…
Stover
English
"crop residue, leaves and stalks left in the field"
A surname-style name, Stover refers to either the leaves and stalks left behind in a field once the crops have been harvested, or to someone who carries out the process of heating an item get a top…
Warne
German, English
"one who watches over, defends and protects; one who cautions; army; park-keeper; alder-tree"
Robust and strong in sound and more often used as a surname, Warne has a variety of meanings depending on what root you follow. From its German roots, it likely comes from warnan meaning "to watch…
Lyndall
English, South African
"linden or lime tree valley; lake in the valley"
Lynda and Linden meet Kendall and Randall in this surname-style choice, familiar in South African, owing to its use by author and activist Olive Schreiner in her 1883 novel, The Story of an African…
Huckley
Variation of Huckleberry, Huxley, Hookley, or Hugh
"small, dark-blue berry; inhospitable place; bend in the meadow; Hugh's meadow"
This surname-style name may appeal to those who like the nickname Huck but find the literary long form Huckleberry too much for real-life usage. While the exact etymology of Huckley is uncertain, it…
Kitson
English
"son of Kit; son of Christopher"
A surname-style name which could work as a contemporary route to nickname Kit or as a modern way to honor a Christopher, Christian, Christina, or similar. Meaning "son of Kit" or "son of…
Luckey
Word name, English
"having good fortune; son of Luke, man from Lucania"
Luckey can be considered an alternative spelling for the felicitous word name Lucky, or as an English surname derived from Lukey, a diminutive of Lucas or Luke. This option was chosen by (disgraced)…
Bankston
English
"settlement by the river; settlement by the hillside"
Surname style Bankston offers a longer form of the modern favorite Banks, and feels less wordy or literal. It has been quietly gaining more attention since the rise of Banks in 2012, and a recent…
Briscoe
English, Norse
"wood of birches"
Could Briscoe work as a rare alternative to the likes of Roscoe, Bridger, Briggs, Brixton, Nico, Brycen, or Bruno? Possibly, given its brisk sound, cool O ending, surname-y vibe and snappy feel. In…
Hanson
Scandinavian
"son of Hans"
More familiar and melodic to the American ear than either Hans or Hansen, and some might attach it to the three-brother pop-rock band called Hanson.
Hindley
English
"deer meadow; doe in the clearing"
Slightly rugged and windswept, Hindley notably appears in Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights , borne by the elder son of the Earnshaw family. The name of two English towns, it combines the Old English…
Skeat
English from Norse
"swift"
Skeat is a rare surname name that, like virtually every surname these days, is ripe for importation as a first.
Harding
English
"son of the courageous one"
For fans of Warren G. All two of them.
Hardy
German
"bold, brave"
Hardy is a spirited and durable un-Germanic German surname that is starting to be used in this country. British fashion designer Hardy Amies (born Edwin) is its best known bearer, and Thomas Hardy…
Harris
English
"son of Harry"
When Harrison is too much, but Harry isn't enough, try this stylish surname name with a touch of British flair. It briefly reentered the US Top 1000 for the first time since 1988 in 2016, but has…
Harris
English
"son of Harry"
Harris is a last-name name related, of course, to Harry and Harrison, in turn relatives of Henry. It's usually a male name, but Fox news anchor Harris Faulkner brought it to the female column. For…
Hart
English
"stag"
Hart could be the hero of a romantic novel, but on the other hand, it's short, straightforward, and strong sounding. The most famous bearer of the name was tragic poet Hart (born Harold) Crane, but…