Surname Names

Drover, an ancient occupational surname, is right in step with today's styles and would make a distinctive choice. Drover and brothers are fresh updates of such now-widely-used names as Carter and Cooper.

A German occupational surname deriving from the German word Bad, meaning "bath". Its most famous bearer in recent years has been (the notorious) RBG – former Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, making this a great feminist name or a nod to a lawyer in the family. Its simple, dynamic, er-ending sound fits right in with the likes of Hunter, Carter and Baker.

A possible hero name inspired by notables from Spanish poet/playwright Federico Garcia Lorca to writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez to the Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia.

Beautiful meaning for parents fond of nature-themed names that are a little less obvious. Actor Chaney Kley was one famous bearer of this surname-name.

Highly unusual but stylish-sounding occupational name, with a pleasant association with gardens.

Surname names that might work as a first, though either of its original forms may be even better.

Somewhat dashing surname, but with serious teasing potential.

A masculine way to honor a feminine Page -- although that ett ending is typically found in girls' names.

An English surname originally given to the illegitimate sons of a monarch. It might be a nice middle name choice to honor an ancestral Roy, though as a first, it does have a cool meaning.

Cowboyish occupational name that's one of the hottest choices below the Top 1000, increasing in rank more than 5000 places since the year 2000. Roper may not be a unique choice much longer.

Undiscovered Irish surname with a lot more bounce and masculine dash than Shannon.

Pryor is for those in search of an unusual occupational name...or in memory of comedian Richard.

Bold Irish surname, full of energy and cheer.

If you're looking for a pleasing namesake that's more modern than Darrell/Darryl, this would make an excellent choice. Farrell is an Anglicized form of the Irish Fergal, and was well used as a first name into the nineteenth century, before it faded to mostly surname use.

Better for an Air Force base than a baby.

Not quite as over-the-hill as Herman, but not far behind either.

Severe surname choice.

Palin, as in, yes, one-time VP candidate Sarah, has emerged as a hot new first name, usually for girls.

Lively, friendly surname that might appeal to basketball fans.

Surname choice that could be used to honor the playwright Lanford Wilson.