Last Names are THE BEST First Names

As a girl who grew up with a last name as a first name, I have to say if you are considering it for your daughter, do it! I have always loved my name and the uniqueness that comes along with it. I feel as though having a last name as a first name is the perfect way to allow your child to be set apart from their popularly named classmates without making uniqueness the focus of their name. I have always been complimented on my name and many have said that they wished they had thought of it for their child. Last names as a first name allow parents to use a name that is recognizable without worrying too much about how many others may be in their class. Some names even offer an additional bonus of being about to lend themselves to more popular nicknames whilst still giving your child an opportunity to have their own name and identity. Below are some last names that offer versatility and originality (very few are even in the top 1000) as well as being familiar enough that no one will bat an eye when your daughter introduces herself (and if they do it'll be to tell her just how much they like her name)!