Middle Names, Surnames, and Nicknames · International Baby Names
English Last Names
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Lardner
Occupational name
"servant in charge of a larder"
The surname of humorist Ring is a new entry in the trendy occupational class -- but watch the lard.
Larimer
English and Scottish surname
"maker and seller of spurs"
Larimer is an occupational surname that originally denoted someone who made and sold spur bits, along with other equine hardware. It could be a fitting choice for a child of a horse-enthusiast.
Larimer
English and Scottish surname
"maker and seller of spurs"
This cowboy-ish surname has an equine connection — Larimer originally denoted someone who made and sold spur bits, along with other hardware needed for riding horses.
Latham
English, Norse
"the barn"
An outdoorsy but smart feeling choice, Latham could be perfect for those looking for undiscovered last names as first names. Similar in style to Graham, Layton, and Linden, it has its origins in the…
Latimer
English occupational name
"Latin translator"
Latimer is an English occupational surname that referred to someone who translated documents to and from Latin. It was derived from the French latinier and latimier , of the same meaning.
Levitt
English or German Jewish surname
"place where yew trees grow; Levite"
As Levi becomes more common, we're noticing parents turn to more creative alternatives and Levitt is one such option. Similar in sound to the aforementioned Biblical name, it may also appeal to those…
Linden
English tree name
"tree of the genus Tilla"
Though this name of a sturdy tree that can live for centuries was quite popular for boys in the first half of the twentieth century, at this point in time we can see Linden as a fresh-sounding…
Lindley
English and German surname
"from Lindley"
Updates Lindsey for the 21st century.
Lindsay
English surname
"marshlands of Lincolnshire"
In the early eighties, Lindsay, in tandem with Courtney, approached the Top 10. Lindsey is one of the few truly unisex names (rather than being a name that has changed genders). Over time the ey…
Lively
English word name
"full of life, energy"
Spirited and sassy, Lively could be a feminine leaning counterpart to the trending boy name Wilder. A modern virtue of sorts, it has more energy that Patience, Prudence, and Temperance, and is far…
Livingston
English and Scottish surname
"dear friend's place"
A new crop of gender-neutral English place names have suddenly become trendy — those ending in -ton. Multi-syllabic but not dramatic, these names are rising quickly for girls and boys. Think…
Lodge
English
"shelter"
This English surname offers an interesting mix of images: it sounds upper-crusty yet macho, and also conjures up the coziness of a wintery ski lodge. As a surname it is associated with the…
Long
Chinese and Vietnamese
"dragon"
An Asian name that may be thought of as an English word name, for better or worse.
Lovejoy
English surname
"love joy"
Lovejoy's use as a surname follows that as a nickname. In Medieval times, when many people shared names, nicknames were relied upon to distinguish individuals. Many of these nicknames later became…
Lowe
Variation of Loew or Lowell
Surname names that might work as a first, though either of its original forms may be even better.
Lowry
English and Scottish surname
"from Laurentum"
This artistic surname name derives from a diminutive of Laurence/Lawrence, and was famously borne by the English painter LS Lowry. Country singer Sam Hunt and his wife Hannah have a son named Lowry…
Ludlow
English
"ruler's hill"
Rarely heard surname name that lacks the lightness of other o-ending names.
Lyndon
English
"linden tree hill"
An English surname-turned-first-name whose most famous bearer is former US president Lyndon B. Johnson. His appointment in 1963 caused a huge spike in use for his unusual name the following year,…
Mabry
Variation of Mayberry, English and Irish
"mud hill"
Cute and eminently wearable surname name for girls.
Mailer
Occupational name, English or French
"enameler"
Mailer is one of the more unusual of the on-trend occupational surnames. Recommended for fans of the macho writer Norman Mailer.