A Huge List Of Surnames

André

André is a masculine name of French and Portuguese origin, derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning 'manly' or 'brave.' It's the French form of Andrew, which comes from the Greek word 'andros'…

Armstead

Armstead is a masculine surname name with strong Anglo-Saxon roots, historically indicating someone who lived near or worked at an armory (a place where weapons and armor were stored or made). As a…

Arne

Dutch and Scandinavian variation of Arnold

"ruler; strong as an eagle"

Works better as a full name than Arnie does as a nickname.

Arnold

English from German

"ruler, strong as an eagle"

Strange as it may now seem, the venerable St. Arnold was a Greek by birth, a musician who became a member of the court of Charlemagne. The name is said to have been introduced into Britain by the…

Arundel

French or English

"swallow or valley"

Upper-crusty English surname which may derive from two sources. The first is Old English meaning "horehound valley", the second is Old French meaning "little swallow", which was originally a Norman…

Arundell

French or English

"swallow or valley"

Upper-crusty English surname which may derive from two sources. The first is Old English meaning "horehound valley", the second is Old French meaning "little swallow", which was originally a Norman…

Ashley

English

"dweller near the ash tree meadow"

It may have peaked at #1 for girls in 1991 and 1992 in the US, but Ashley actually has a long history as a male given name, as evidenced by the sensitive Ashley Wilkes in Gone With the Wind . It's…

Aston

English

"eastern settlement"

Has an upscale aura, perhaps due to the luxury James Bond Aston Martin car.

Atkinson

English surname

"son of Atkin"

Atkinson has never made it onto the American charts, although historical records provide evidence that it has been used as a given name before. Atkin is a Medieval nickname for Adam, making Atkinson…

Aubrey

English from French

"elf ruler"

Once a popular choice in for boys in the Middle Ages and again during the 19th century, Aubrey has mostly been used for girls in the US since the 1970's. With its arty, surname-y, and sophisticated…

Auden

English

"old friend"

The poetic, soft-spoken Auden has recently started to be considered as a first name option, used for both sexes, appreciated for its pleasing sound as well as its link to the distinguished modern…

Auguste

French form of Latin Augustus

"great, magnificent"

French version of August, for both sexes. And for those who feel the spelling of August is too plain.

Austen

Literary surname and shortened form of Augustine, Latin

"great, magnificent"

Parents who love the great English novelist Jane Austen may choose this spelling of the popular name Austin to honor the author of Emma and Pride and Prejudice.

Ayrton

Variant of Airton

A common variant of English place name Airton -- possibly even more common than the original. Its best known bearer was Brazilian Formula One legend Ayrton Senna, who died in a racing accident during…