This naming convention isn’t as backward as it seems. Choosing surnames as first names for newborns is a growing trend among parents, according to baby name experts. “Many surnames are so well ...

Last names as first names are extremely popular among boys - but it works for girls, too! Last names, also known as surnames, originated as a way to identify individuals beyond their given names, ...

Irish family names being used as first names in the US is not a new trend but it is certainly one that is steadily on the rise. More and more Irish surnames are being used by parents to give their ...