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Surnames AKA Last Names

  1. Roma

    • Origin:

      Italian place-name

    • Description:

      Never as popular as Florence; today's parents might prefer Venezia, Verona, or Romy. It is also a Hindu name meaning "one with shiny hair" and is another name for the goddess Lakshmi.

  2. Rooney

    • Origin:

      English or Gaelic surname

    • Meaning:

      "descendent of the champion"

    • Description:

      Rooney is one of many bouncy Irish surnames that could make an agreeable first, once tied to Mickey Rooney (who was actually born Joseph Yule) in his young and spunky Andy Hardy period.
  3. Ross

    • Origin:

      English and Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "upland, peninsula"

    • Description:

      Like Friends, Ross is off the air and into syndication as a baby name, having plummeted from its zenith in the late 80s to fall off the US Top 1000 in 2013. Today, Ross is more likely to be a dad name than a newborn name.
  4. Rowland

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Roland, German

    • Meaning:

      "famous throughout the land"

    • Description:

      Rowland is more usually the surname spelling of Roland, as in Kelly Rowland.
  5. Radin
    • Ravera
      • Rittenhouse
        • Rockwood
          • Rotunno
            • Rozenzweig
              • Savo

                • Description:

                  Savo is a masculine name with Slavic and Finnish origins. In Slavic cultures, particularly Serbian and Croatian, it relates to the Sava River, one of the most significant waterways in the Balkans. In Finland, it connects to the historical province of Savo. The name has a straightforward yet distinctive quality with its two syllables and strong ending vowel. Savo remains uncommon in English-speaking countries, making it a unique choice while being relatively simple to pronounce. It carries cultural significance for those with Eastern European or Finnish heritage. The name's connection to geography gives it natural symbolism, evoking flowing water and expansive landscapes. Its brevity and clear pronunciation make it practical while still feeling distinctive and culturally rich.

              • Sheridan

                • Origin:

                  Irish

                • Meaning:

                  "searcher"

                • Description:

                  Sheridan is one surname-name that hasn't come into style for either gender, though it was lightly used for boys around the turn of the 20th century and girls 100 years later. The name does have an attractive sound and an appealing meaning.
              • Sheridan

                • Origin:

                  Irish

                • Meaning:

                  "searcher"

                • Description:

                  Upper crust-y surname Sheridan gains some energy when used for a girl.
              • Sherwood

                • Origin:

                  English

                • Meaning:

                  "bright forest"

                • Description:

                  Unfashionable surname, best left in the forest with Robin Hood and his Merry Men.
              • Squires

                • Description:

                  Squires is an English surname derived from the medieval occupation of 'squire,' a young man who attended a knight in training for knighthood. As a family name, it signifies ancestral ties to those who served in this capacity or were landowners of a squire's rank in feudal society. The name conveys notions of nobility, service, and aspiration. While predominantly used as a surname, Squires occasionally appears as a masculine given name, particularly in families wanting to preserve their surname tradition. It has a distinguished, traditional quality that evokes images of medieval chivalry and English heritage. As a first name, Squires remains quite rare, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive name with historical resonance.
              • Starley

                • Description:

                  Starley is a feminine name with English origins that evokes celestial imagery. This modern-sounding name combines 'star' with the common name suffix '-ley' (meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow' in Old English), creating a name that suggests a place filled with stars or a star-lit meadow. While originally emerging as a surname, Starley has made the transition to a given name in recent decades, appealing to parents seeking nature-inspired options with a touch of whimsy. The name carries associations with brightness, aspirations, and natural beauty. Starley remains relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality while still being intuitive to pronounce and spell. Its connection to stars gives it connotations of reaching for dreams and shining brightly.
              • Stein

                • Origin:

                  German

                • Meaning:

                  "Stone"
              • Stevens

                • Origin:

                  English surname

                • Meaning:

                  "son of Steven"

                • Description:

                  Stevens edges out Stephens for the more popular form of this surname in the US and the UK.
              • Salamida
                • Samek