princhipessa 's list "Favorite last names" of 12 great name ideas: Moody -  Montgomery!

Favorite last names

Okay, I write a lot and my characters need last names. 
And I need an organized place to keep them

Moody would work great as the name of Snow White's lost eighth dwarf friend, but we can't recommend it as a first name IRL. It was the last name of <i>Harry Potter</i> character Mad-Eye Moody, played by Brenden Gleason in the movies; his given name was Alastor. The bond credit rating company Moody's is likewise named for the surname of its founder, John Moody.

Moody

Swenson is primarily a surname of Scandinavian origin that has occasionally transitioned to use as a masculine given name. Derived from the patronymic naming pattern common in Sweden and other Nordic countries, it literally means 'son of Sven.' The original name Sven comes from Old Norse and means 'youth' or 'young warrior.' As a first name, Swenson represents a modern trend of using family surnames as given names, which began gaining popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. This practice often honors ancestral heritage or family connections. While relatively uncommon as a first name, Swenson carries a strong, distinctive sound with clear Nordic roots that appeal to parents seeking names with historical depth and cultural significance.

Favorite last names

Moody

Swenson

Singh

Skeene

Sonn

Baker

Bryant

Cobain

Hamilton

Beaumont

Chancellor

Montgomery