What do you think of surnames as first names? (Parker, Carter) I like the idea, got any similar suggestions?

Answer 1

It's ok .....somtimes.
Adler
Jenkins
Carson
Carter
Adamson
Archer
Barrett
Elliott
Farris
Harrison

Answer 2

Well I can think of two news anchors with last names for first names Campbell Brown and Anderson Cooper.

I like the name Kennedy but an irish sounding surname would probably be more appropriate.

Nothing too freaky tho. Old family names are nice but might cause the poor child teasing. Had one ancester Davis Davis whom I'm sure got picked on for that one.

I guess it just depends on your last name and what names you're thinking of . I know parents who've named their children after places where the baby was conceived so why not a surname for a first name.

Answer 3

I don't really care for surnames becoming first names. Sounds weird. Carter is a little better than Parker though.

Answer 4

I love the idea. I love the name Carter for a boy and although it's not my favorite Parker is a great girl's name. Some others would be:
Grant
Spencer
Brady

Answer 5

Only if it's the mother's maiden name - or a grandmother's maiden name. Using a non-family last name as a first name seems pretentious to me... or uneducated.

That said, my father's first name is his mother's maiden name. Same thing with his father. It's a naming pattern in his family that goes back for generations... my middle name is actually a surname that has been passed down for 7 generations (since the 1700s). I think if you choose Parker or Carter for your child, be prepared to discuss family history - or lack there of. Something you don't have to worry about if you choose John or Elizabeth.

Answer 6

Yes, some surnames are great. Very smart sounding and rich.

I've heard of:

Jackson, Montgomery, Spencer, Elliott, Anderson, Carrington, Maxwell, Jefferson and Robertson.

These are nice names, nothing foolish or silly sounding. I know there are many others out there just as grand. A surname is wonderful, as long as it holds the integrity of the word, and you want to keep it in the family.

Answer 7

I like the idea of surnames, if you don't have a family one that you really like simply look up "surnames" on google and if you want to be specific add "irish surnames" "english surnames" and you can pull up the lists.

I would much rather name a child something as you suggested rather than, Apple or Moonbeam.....lol Can you imagine Moonbeam and about 80 just does not seem to fit does it?

Answer 8

About 8 years ago, I didn't like those sorts of names, but I don't mind them now. Parker and Carter are OK. Some others are: Hunter, Harrison, Denver, Blake, Nelson...

Answer 9

I love Parker than Carter because Parker is better than Carter.. Haha..

Answer 10

I think that if you have a good surname, and lost it when you got married...then its an awsome idea. Its especially great in certain situations. Like, if I have a son...I'm gonna name him Shane, which is my father's surname. I have only sisters and girl cousins, so otherwise the name will never be used. I am gonna start a tradition there. Hope that inspired ya.

Answer 11

Carter, Parker, Hayden, Vincent, Smith, Kirsten, Donald, Lee, Irwin, Marshall, Taylor and thats all I can think of. I think some sound cool to use and some dont.