Surname as a first name...

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everythinghippie29 · 14/09/2013 23:21

So my DP's middle name is his Grandma's first husband's (who died young) surname. (Hope that makes sense!)

We've been wanting something a bit different and we've been toying with the idea of naming our boy the same name, but as his first name. The more I think about it, the more I like it but I'm a little gunshy to post after the last name I liked got a rather unsavoury response!

It's a traditional British surname, short at one syllable. What do people think about surnames used as first names?

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soontobeslendergirl · 14/09/2013 23:31

It's done routinely in Scotland. My OHs first name is his mothers maiden name, my brothers name is my Mums middle name which is her mums maiden name. We almost names our son, my OH dad's middle name, which is his mums maiden name. His actual name is also a name that could be either a surname or first name.

No-one bats an eyelid.

There are obviously some names that work better than others, in no particular order, the names I am referring to above are : Grant, Craig, Austin and Walker. We also considered Gregor, Ross, Kerr, Murray - all could be either surnames or first names.

I'd say the only time that you should be careful is when you have a surname that can also be a first name as it gets confusing e.g

Grant Martin will invariably be called Martin Grant at some point.

Floggingmolly · 14/09/2013 23:23

If it's something like Ryan, that'd be fine. I'm assuming it's a lot more unusual if you have reservations? What's the name?

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