Last Names as First Names

Julia Styles used Newcomb as the middle name for her son Strummer.

Newcomb

Although Maguire is such a prominent Irish surname &mdash;it ranks in the Top 40 in the Emerald Isle &mdash;this lively and cheerful family name has rarely been used as a first, unlike more familiar examples like Ryan, Riley and Reagan.  The powerful and distinguished Maguire clan was known for their courage, leadership and resilience.  The name's many notable associations include the unionizing Pennsylvania coal miners known as the Molly Maguires, actor Tobey Maguire and Dixie Chick Martie Maguire. Other spellings are McGuire and McGwire; two other handsome Irish surnames to consider are Malone and Magee.


Maguire

 have been growing in popularity for boys and girls too over the past few decades. Last names as first names are among the top 

on the US popularity list. Nameberry parents also favor such last names as first names as Archer, Sawyer, and Hudson.

 include Carter, Madison, Riley, Addison, Lincoln, Hudson, Everly, Hunter, and Kennedy. 

 are an especially hot subcategory of surname baby names, with Anniston, Bowie, Dempsey, and Winslet among the most stylish choices.

 are also trending, including King, Edison, and Wilde.

 or even search the phone book for something you love.

Last names used as first names for baby girls and baby boys, with meanings, origin, and popularity of surnames that are commonly used as baby names. (Page 29)

Last Names That Are Adorable First Names

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Maguire