150+ Last Names as First Names (Boys & Girls)

The Best Surnames as First Names for Boys and Girls

Last names as first names have a become a popular trend recently for baby names! The idea has been around for decades, but as of late, more and more couples have been looking for something different when it comes to deciding on a baby name.

Historically, last names, or surnames, have gotten adopted as first names as well. And when thinking about this, there really are so many classic ideas for boys and girls like Grant, Madison, and James.

But there’s also some really cute modern last names like Flynn, Shea, and Auden that also make great first names.

Cameron Diaz, Flynn Ryder, and Anderson Cooper are all names that have this style and vibe, and personally, I really like this use of last names as first names!

And so I created this list! And let me tell you, it was so much fun putting these names together for you today. 🙂

So if you want some fresh, new, cool ideas for baby names, this is the list for you!

Last Names as First Names for Boys

These are some of the absolute BEST name ideas for boys.

Some are oh so classic and timeless, and others are more trendy and popular if that’s more your vibe.

Personally, I love Elliot, Cooper, and Lincoln, but see which ones stand out for you!

Allen
Anderson
Archer
Austin
Beckham
Bennett
Bentley
Bradley
Carter
Clark
Cole
Cooper
Cruz
Davis
Dawson
Douglas
Duncan
Easton
Elliot
Fletcher
Flynn
Ford
Franklin
Garrett
Graham
Grant
Griffin
Hansen
Harrison
Harvey
Hayes
Holden
Hudson
Jackson
Jefferson
Johnson
Joseph
Kendrick
Lawrence
Lee
Leon
Lewis
Lincoln
Lucas
Marshall
Martin
Mason
Mitchell
Myles
Nelson
Oliver
Pearson
Porter
Rhett
Rhodes
Romero
Ross
Russell
Scott
Taylor
Terry
Thomas
Warner
Warren
Watson
Wells
Weston
Wilson
Wyatt

Last Names as First Names for Girls

Of all the names I could find for girls, these are among the cutest and prettiest that I think you’ll love.

I really like Luna, Harlow, and Everly, but some names like Greer and Lara are so unique and rare that I also gravitate towards those.

Which ones are your favorite?

Addison
Arden
Avery
Blair
Cassidy
Chanel
Courtney
Darcy
Everly
Flores
Greer
Hadley
Harlow
Hayley
Jolie
Kelly
Kim
Kinsley
Lara
Leighton
Love
Luna
Mackenzie
Madison
McKenna
Miranda
Paige
Paisley
Peyton
Piper
Quinn
Reagan
Rose
Rowan
Shay
Shea
Sloane
Sorrell
Teagan
Waverly
Winslet

Gender Neutral Surnames for First Names

These name ideas are gender neutral, and I personally like these the best.

I love Emerson, Holland, and Ryder, but there are so many other cute choices from this list!

Auden
Bailey
Blake
Brooks
Cameron
Carson
Chandler
Collins
Delaney
Ellis
Emerson
Emery
Fallon
Harley
Harper
Hayden
Henley
Holland
Hunter
James
Jordan
Kennedy
Legend
Lennon
Lennox
Logan
Marley
Marlowe
Monroe
Morgan
Murphy
Palmer
Parker
Phoenix
Reese
Remington
Riley
Ryan
Ryder
Sawyer
Spencer
Sutton

Final Thoughts – Surnames as First Names

Ultimately, you want to pick a baby name that resonates with you and your hubby. Surnames are a totally cool idea, but you want to make sure it’s the perfect choice for your baby.

Make sure to save your favorites, maybe even think of some middle names that could go perfectly with these name ideas from today’s list.

Or maybe combine names from this list if you can’t decide on a favorite.

Something like Madison James or Hunter Rhodes would make really strong names.

Either way, I hope this list gave you some new ideas that brought you closer to the perfect name for your beautiful baby.