Hereditary surnames (a surname passed down from a father to his children) were not in common use in the British Isles prior to about the 14th century. Check your inbox for your latest news from us. Loftus (English origin) means "upper storey house". Yolande (French and Germanic origin) means "viola or violet". 53. Courtenay (Norman and Old French origin) means "court". The son of William might therefore end up with the surname Williams or Williamson, but other possibilities include Will, Willett, Wills, Willis, Willimott, Wilkins, Wilkinson, Wilcox or Wilcockson. 11. He is a past chairman of the Society of Genealogists, and currently serves on the executive committee of the Federation of Family History Societies. This could be for legal reasons, or simply on a whim, but points up the fact that although the study of surnames is vital in family history research, it is all too easy to place excessive emphasis on them. Constant .. Christians in the 17th century, partly .. Cotton, (Old English Origin) Meaning a "cotton farmstead". 7. Davidson (Hebrew origin) means "beloved". We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. 62. Problems begin with the simple matter of spelling the same name in different ways. When communities were small each person was identifiable by a single name, but as the population increased, it gradually became necessary to identify people further - leading to names such as John the butcher, William the short, Henry from Sutton, Mary of the wood, Roger son of Richard. Surnames deriving from a place are probably the oldest and most common. Barreau (French origin) means "to bar, to close or block off". Family Names and Family History by D Hey (Hambledon and London, 2000) 80. Altham, (English Origin) Surname of residents of a village in Lancashire, England. Cook and Turner are also very common. Adoption of Blaise and variants as children's names in 2018 was down 8.3% compared to a year ago. [Ase], Ashley .. an English saint's name (17th century). Cornwall: history, surnames and society, from Bernard Deacon. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong. O'Callaghan (Scottish origin) means "descendant of Ceallachn". It is a perfect occupational name for a watchman. Before the Norman Conquest of Britain, people did not have hereditary surnames: they were known just by a personal name or nickname. 40. Read more. By joining Kidadl you agree to Kidadls Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receiving marketing communications from Kidadl. Kelly (Irish origin) means "bright headed or troublesome". For example, who would have thought of Cornelis van Dijck, the chirurgijn when reading the word serresein? Dates listed with an asterisk are ones which in standard reckoning would be advanced by one year. MacQuoid, (Scottish Origin) Affiliated with the people belonging to the MacKay clan. Occasionally, -son was added to a mother's names, as in Mallinson and Tillotson - both from Matilda. Famous last name bearer: U.S. President Jimmy Carter. 69. Standardised spelling did not really arrive until the 19th century, and even in the present day variations occur, often by accident - how much of your post has your name spelt incorrectly? [Baudoin, Baldewin, .. 8 more], Blaise .. was a brilliant 17th century child .. Elton, (Old English Origin) The Old English word meaning "Ella's town". [Arty, Artimus, Artie, Artemus, Artemis, Artemio, .. 4 more], Asa .. the Puritans in the 17th century. Ralph Josselin called the diary . Surnames can reveal much about your family history, but they can also be a minefield of misinformation. Attitudes to the promotion of revived Cornish, Cornish, past and planned, placenames and polemics. 33. Pie Ya, Puddin'-tame, Frog, Tennie C., Monkey, Mush, Cooter, John de Baptist, Fat-Man, Preacher, Jack Rabbit, Sixty, Pop Corn, Old Gold, Dootes, Angle-Eye, Bad Luck, Sky-up-de-Greek, Cracker, Jabbo, Cat-Fish, Bear, Tip, Odessa, Pig Lasses, Rattler, Pearly, Luck, Buffalo, Old Blue, Red Fox, and Coon are some of the most common. The following is from Janny Venema'sDeacons' Accounts: 16521674, First Dutch Church Reformed Church of Beverwyck/Albany, New York. 109. 70. Villin, (Old English Origin) Refers to the commoners of a place. Vautour (French origin) mean "vulture". 79. 43. the Protestation of 1642 in Manchester, Persons in the Book Trade in Norwich before 1650, Most Common Names in England from 1600 - 1630, English Given Names from 16th and Early 17th C Marriage Records, English Sign Names From 17th Century Tradesman's Tokens. 73. The Kidadl Team is made up of people from different walks of life, from different families and backgrounds, each with unique experiences and nuggets of wisdom to share with you. Davenport, (Old English Origin) Last names for people from the port in River Dane. Jackson (English and Scottish origin) means "son of Jack". Voclain (French origin) means "the wealthy one". Baliol (Old French origin) means "fortification". As for the page on 18th century surnames Ive amalgamated spelling variants of names as far as possible and just entered the most common local spelling below. It was also claimed that might be all well and good if the man was an upstanding person, but if a man retained the name of his family and the ancestor was deemed a dishonorable man, all the following ancestors would never forget the disgrace. Rolle (English origin) means "Roullours, in Calvados". A son may have acquired his surname by adding -s or -son to his father's name. Manhattan Island was not the first choice for the administrative center of New Netherland. 85. Edevane, (Old English Origin) ead means "prosperity or happiness". Brenton, (English Origin) The last name given to the people living in a particular place. Bell (French origin) means "beautiful or fair". 26. You have subscribed to: Remember that you can always manage your preferences or unsubscribe through the link at the foot of each newsletter. 40. (patronymic or family name is unknown), (de) Bierkaecker, Marten; Merten Hendricksen, (de) Brouwer, Jacob; Jacob Jansen van Noortstrant, de Smit, Barent; de Karreman, Terck; de Cooperslager, Maes; de, e. nickname based on character, physical appearance. Bradley, (English Origin) Village in Cheshire, England. However, the pronounced regional distribution of names such as Nice in Essex or Wildgoose in Derbyshire suggests single family origins. Names From Old Edinburgh, 1597-1598, by Mari ingen Briain meic Donnchada Lowland names of inhabitants from Edinburgh in the late 16th C. The General Register Office of England and Wales, The General Register Office of Northern Ireland. Clinton, (English Origin) Family name taken from places named Glympton or Glinton. 81. Bliss Medieval English, Medieval English (Anglicized) Originally a nickname for a cheerful person, derived from the Old English blisse, meaning "gladness" or "joy." It comes from an Irish clan name, but it is also one of several English surnames derived from the personal name Nicolas. 87. 6. New surnames continued to be formed long after 1400, and immigrants brought in new ones. If you purchase using the buy now button we may earn a small commission. They're classic, traditional, and a lot of them are super cute. Atkinson (Scottish origin) means "son of Atkin". 86. The surname was very common among many wine makers in the 20th century. Here is the list of 17th century names for girls. You have subscribed to: Remember that you can always manage your preferences or unsubscribe through the link at the foot of each newsletter. 24. 55. 59. 4. 107. Abram, (Old English Origin) Derived from Abraham a prophet in the Old Testament. When you buy through the links on our site we may earn a commission. By supporting NNI you help increase awareness of the 17th century Dutch colony of New Netherland and its legacy in America. 67. 60. Bassett (French origin) means "low or short". In German, the word Von is added to the honorary title to let people know from where the said person is, for example, economist Ludwig von Mises. Or studies in the history of the Cornish language. 31. At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. By joining Kidadl you agree to Kidadls Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receiving marketing communications from Kidadl. Kidadl is independent and to make our service free to you the reader we are supported by advertising. Gagne (French origin) means "to cultivate or work". A very noble family name. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. May the following selected tips encourage the researcher to continue the search! Trees give names such as Leaf, Bark and Root, as well as Stock, Zouch and Curzon which all mean a stem. Among the less obvious are Latimer (interpreter), Leech (physician), Barker (tanner), Jenner (engineer), Milner (miller rather than milliner), Lorimer (bridle and bit maker), Pargiter, Pargetter and Dauber (plasterer), Bannister (bath keeper), and Crowther and Crowder (stringed instrument player). Aungier (Ancient Norman origin) means "one who lived in the area of Angers". Hornsby (English Origin) Surnames of people from a place in England. Marston, (English Origin) A settlement in North Warwickshire district in England. http://www.s-gabriel.org/names/engPost1600.shtml, Surnames in Durham and Northumberland, 1521-1615, Given names 33. Garfield, (English Origin) An English surname which is thought to be habitational. 100.Oakley, (English Origin) Surnames of people from Bedfordshire. Choose one of the last names from the Victorian age depending on the place they originated from. Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. Many individuals and families have changed their names or adopted an alias at some time in the past. The earliest records of settlers with this surname in the United States date back to the 17th century. 95. 79. Yotte (French origin) means "small hedge or small woody plot of land". Morphew (Old French origin) means "blemish", or "birthmark". The names Pickering, Bedford, Berkley and Hampshire might have been given to migrants who left those places during the period of surname formation, or they may have been the names of the landowners where the individuals lived. Dayton, (English Origin) Taken from the name of a city in Texas. In addition to Hill and Hills there are: Hull, Athill, Holt, Wold, Noll, Knollys, Knolles, Ness, Thill and Knill. The following list provides some examples in which certain characters or combinations of characters indicate a similar sound: a(a) - ae: in names such as Alberts - Aelberts/ Andriessen - Aendriessen; Aartsen - Aertsen; Adriaan - Adriaen; Bierka(a)cker - Bierkaecker. Culpepper, (Middle English Origin) A spicer or herbalist in ancient times. The first method was favoured in the south of England and in the western border counties (where the practice was later copied by the Welsh), while the second was preferred in the northern half of England and lowland Scotland, and was a late development. In fact, the lists for a few parishes have gone missing and these are indicated below. 64. Bachiler (Old French origin) means "bachelor". etc: Pieter Loockermans de oude/de jonge; - Lange Marry; Met de baerdt, Jan; Swarte Marten; de Malle Vries; Flodder; Jan Gauw; Uylenspiegel; Het kint van Weelden, a. family name: Coeymans, Geertruy Pieterse, b. patronymic: Pieterse, Geertruy Coeymans, c. first name: Geertruy, daughter of Pieter Coeymans, d. after marriage she takes husbands family name: Ryckie Daret (was Ryckie van Dijck), Stintien Luyers (wife of Jacob Luyersz), e. takes husbands first name, replacing her own patronymic: Trijntie Ruts (Ruts vrouw; wife of Rutger Jacobsz; Trijntie Jansen van Breestede); Neeltie Yssebrants (wife of Ysbrant Eldersz); Weyntie Poulusse (wife of Poulus Jansen) and Volkgen Jans (Volkje Jurriaens, wife of Jan van Hoesem), f. uses first name: Le(e)na, Teiwis wife; Neeltje, de Noormans wife, g. takes husbands nickname: Susanna Bierkaeckers; Grietie met de Beerdt; Angen Normans; Mertyen, Kees Schoesters; Volckgen van Hoesem. 102. Browning, (English Origin) Named after a tiny semi-automatic handgun in Europe. What can piskey tales tell us about Cornish difference? Ive included the top five names in each parish, as long as they numbered five or over. Brown (English origin) means "brown complexion or clothing". 18. Such names include Knight, Squire, Archer, Bowman, Fletcher (arrow maker), Pike and the ubiquitous Smith. Yates (Scottish origin) means "someone who lived near the gates of a walled town". Vinet (French origin) means "to make wine". Asa is a commonly occurring (UPPER 93%) masculine name, whereas Ase is uncommonly used. 10. Features of the landscape gave rise to many surnames. A researcher can be confronted with many difficulties when reading a book containing seventeenth-century Dutch names. 3. 15. 10. This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. Vaillant (French origin) means "sturdy or brave". 66. Many Victorians inherited their mother's maiden name along with their surnames. Unique histories from the 18th and 19th centuries, Excerpt of a BBC interview with Geri on May 1, 2017, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), View 18thcand19thcs profile on Instagram, View 117631667933120811735s profile on Google+, Marie Antoinettes Confidante: The Rise and Fall of the Princesse de Lamballe, Napoleons Downfall: Madame Rcamier and Her Battle With the Emperor, Jane Austens Cousin: The Outlandish Contess De Feuillide, Mr and Mrs Smith | Christchurch uncovered, Bicycling in the Victorian Era and Lady Riders, A Hanging Known as English Open-air Entertainment, Jack the Ripper: Contemporary Press and Public Suspects, Cat Superstitions in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries. But now, such Victorian last names are almost extinct with none or a handful people by that name. 90. Many individuals and families have changed their names or adopted an alias at some time in the past. 32. [Teddy, Ted, Edmondine, Edmonde, Eddie, Eadmund, .. 14 more], Eli .. among Puritans in the 17th century .. Francis Gastrell. Famous last name bearer: actor Chris Evans. 56. Along with Elizabeth and Mary, other names from the 1700s still popular today include Abigail, Amy, Caroline, Charlotte, Hannah, Katherine, Molly, and Sabrina. It is also the surname of a village in Vienne. Kidadl has lots of great names articles to inspire you. ), meaning "before Christ." CE and BCE (both also sometimes styled with periods) are also used for AD and BC, respectively, because they allow for a secular gloss. 108. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z. Very much if the wit of man could find it out.' Note that the spellings used for name headings may be modern spellings only; please refer to the 16th century spellings listed in the tables. Everly, (English Origin) Derived from the word meaning " wild boar and woodland clearing". 9. After 1066, the Norman barons introduced surnames into England, and the practice gradually spread. Tracing a family tree in practice involves looking at lists of these names - this is how we recognise our ancestors when we find them. Barlow, (English Origin) Derived from the names of many villages in north-eastern England. It was historically published by the Academy of Saint Gabriel. 5. Gastrell, (Old English Origin) Taken from the last name of the infamous Rev. Emsworth, (English Origin) Named after a small coastal town in Havant borough, England. But this would become very improper and injurious, when continued to a man whom we well know to have been born in wedlock, and begotten according to law. All of the names are clearly Italian, and are in standard Florentine dialect spellings. . Such royal surnames were very popular in the Welsh, Scottish, France, and German regions. Some of these go back to the 11th century A.D. 34. And from the church we have Pope, Bishop, Monk and Abbott. 68. It is of Greek original and a female version of the name Myron. Nearly every county, town, riding, hundred, wapentake, village, hamlet and even single house, at any date, has given its name. 97. 20. 76. [Heli, Eloy, .. 3 more], Elias .. Common in the 17th century and .. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. The most common girl name during colonial times was Elizabeth, followed by Mary, Sarah, Anne, and Frances. Frankland (Anglo-Norman French origin) means "free land". [Ostynn, Ostyn, Austyn, .. 2 more], Baldwin .. England into the 17th century, but .. Baldwin (UPPER 1%), Baudoin (11%), Bald (18%) and Baldovino (48%) are found regularly as surnames. 77. Birdwhistle, (Old English Origin) Taken from the name of one of the villages lost during the medieval times. Medieval French form of Ada 1. 13. Summary Index of 17th century names [and variants] for boys. American colonies, also called thirteen colonies or colonial America, the 13 British colonies that were established during the 17th and early 18th centuries in what is now a part of the eastern United States. The last names of royalty were considered posh last names in France. When you look at the family tree of a dozen individuals, the names listed below would be very commonly traced back to different places. Clare, (Irish Origin) Taken from the name of a county of Ireland. With a few exceptions, the work of these artists falls into either the Baroque or the Classical style, though sometimes both. . Somewhat atypical as a birth name, Ebenezer occurs more conventionally as a last name. Auguste (French and Latin origin) means "favored with good omens". Dankworth, (Old English Origin) Derived from the word meaning "Tancred's farmstead". Allaire is the name of a village in Northwestern France (Brittany) near Vannes. This does not influence our choices. Easton, (English Origin) A place in West Berkshire district, Berkshire. In addition to the above it may be valuable for the researcher to have some understanding of the naming system in the time period concerned. Darcy (French origin) means "dark one". The following list of artists and architects who flourished in the 17th century is organized alphabetically by country of origin or residence. Scallop dredging and docks expansion in Falmouth. Hispanic surnames can be especially important to genealogists because children are commonly given two surnames, one from each parent. 64. Greville (Norman-French origin) means "a settlement". Apparently, on average one person in every 28 would answer to one of these three [sur]names.[2] The third column lists the number of persons using the surname in 1853, the fourth column shows the commonality of the surname based on the entire population, and the last column shows how the surname was derived with more than half derived from the Christian or fore-name of the father.[3]. 63. 18. Firstly as a variation of Black, a descriptive name for someone of dark appearance, and secondly originating as the Old English word, blac meaning wan or fair - two completely opposite meanings. 97. Darlington, (English Origin) Means "the settlement of the people of Deornoth". 73. 45. These powerful were often kings and monarch who bestowed upon them titles, which was held by the "Head of the House" or patriarch and later on used by their sons. Similarly we have Wood, Woods, Greenwood, Woodman, Woodruffe, Woodcutter and Attwood. c. nickname based on background area: Claes Jansen, de Brabander; Jan van Hoesem; De Noorman; de Vlaeming; Dossaner; Carwaet; de Goyer; van Noortstrant; de Wael; (de) Metselaer, Harmen; is Harmen ? Deacons' Accounts: 16521674, First Dutch Church Reformed Church of Beverwyck/Albany, New York, Seventeenth-century Dutch surname variations. 86. Family names used by royal and noble families ensured that their legacy is carried out by their children. You can also check out our articles Roman last names and royal last names. Two Greeks and two women were mentioned. 42. So, if you are wondering which were the most popular and common rich last names around the world, then you are right there, just keep on scrolling and discover for yourself with our handy list of noble family names. 37. Axton, (English Origin) A topographical last name of people living in the village by the same name. Denholm, (English Origin) Named after many places in Canada and the UK. 96. 12. 15. Again, most are obvious, but there are some surprises - such as Bristowe (both Bristol and Burstow in Surrey), and Vyse (Devizes or a dweller on the boundary). Tumbler, (Old English Origin) An acrobat or acrobatic dancer recruited to a noblemans court. 75. 8. 34. Top 1700s boy names include Thomas, James, Joseph, and Henry. Aveline (French origin) means "hazelnut". Langley, (English Origin) Village in the south of Langley Mill in Derbyshire. Or possibly they originated from performers in the Mystery or other religious plays. 13. Sept. 8, 2011. 52. 80. Spinster, (Old English Origin) Derived from spinnan meaning "to spin thread". Heroux (French origin) means "army of the wolf". Sometimes a nickname became a hereditary surname. 42. 98. Gullah Names Other complications arise from the many variations on one name, such as Tewes, Teiwis, Tijs, or Mattys, for Mattheus, or Kees for Cornelis. Jones (Welsh origin) means "son of John", and is popular in Wales and South Central England. 21. 35. Pussett, (English Origin) Affectionately applies to a little minx of a girl. Chatham, (English Origin) Taken from a port's name on the River Medway in England. While this is an occupational surname, it does not always refer to a baker. from Parish Marriage Registers of Northumberland and Durham, 1530-1830, Biographical Index to the Elizabethan Theater, Ship Passenger and Immigration Lists: The Sea Venture, 1609, A List of Vills and Freeholders of Derbyshire 1633, Names in 16th and 17th Century Scots Names from Andrew Melville's Commonplace Book, by Muirgheal inghean Alasdair Lowland names from an early seventeenth-century document. Carbonneau (French origin) means "carbon or charcoal". is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 100. Barbeau (French origin) means "a type of fish". Several books that paint a portrait of New Netherland for young adults, De Hooges Memorandum Book Badger, (English Origin) Taken from the name of a village in Shropshire. Bythesea, (English Origin) Pronounced as Bithersee, given to the people living near a seashore. 37. Berkeley, (English Origin) City in the Alameda County, United States. In Wales the 'patronymic' system of taking the father's forename as the child's surname, therefore a change at each generation, continued in some communities until the 17th century. A common surname used by noble houses for various centuries. Some names (e.g. This page was last edited on 29 July 2022, at 10:54 (UTC). Examples: Juan DelgadoJohn the thin Aarn CortesAarn, the courteous Marco RubioMarco, the blonde Why Do Most Hispanic People Use Two Last Names? Allerton, (English Origin) People belonging to the neighborhood of the Bronx. Jane: Jane is from the Hebrew language as well, meaning God is gracious. Bentley, (English Origin) A place in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. A regular contributor to the Family-History press, he is also joint author, with Audrey Collins, of Who was your Granny's Granny? Whether it's a common character in your play or a high ranking official, we've brought a well-curated list of Victorian family names that fit a wide range of personalities. The following 200 pages are in this category, out of 1,534 total. Collins (Scottish origin) means "son of Colin". Such last family name was common in the noble houses that were involved in the management of the treasury. Appleton, (English Origin) Surnames of people from a village currently in Oxfordshire. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong. Seymour(English origin) means "named after a church St. Maur". He noted: The head of a family seems to be the only person properly signified by them [as] they serve as a sort of artificial memory by which, when we only hear [the surname], we immediately recollect who was his great-grandfather.[4]. Cornish, (English Origin) Pertaining to a county of southwest England by the name Cornwall. 21. Barrere (French origin) means "obstruction". 8. Sartre (French origin) means "tailor". 74. Colgate, (English Origin) A family name for people from a village in Horsham district. 'What is in a name? Foster (Scottish origin) means "nourish or rear". 25. 21. 4. This does not influence our choices. As an Amazon Associate, Kidadl earns from qualifying purchases. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed. 48. Hue (Old French origin) means "a shade of color". 20. Pastor (Scottish origin) means "profession of a religious pastor". Webster (French origin) means "someone who weaves". Fairfax (Scottish origin) means "fair hair". Such a last name was used by the royal tailor and his family. Kidadl has a number of affiliate partners that we work with including Amazon. 32. Simplication of names can mislead researchers, such as Uyl for Uylenspiegel (which is a nickname for Claes Teunisen) and Korrelaer or Koorlaer for Van Curler. Thomas, Anna) are found in both Latin and English contexts. 18. 31. Other examples are Joly, Jolibois and Joliffe, or Kennard (royal-brave). Many names come from rivers and streams: Surtees (on the Tees), Pickersgill (a stream with a pike in it), Hope and Holm (raised land in a fen), Fleet (estuary or stream), Burn and Bourne (a stream) and Sike and Sykes (a marshy stream). 45. Graham, (Scottish Origin) Last names of people belonging to a clan. A relatively new noble name. Or if a child was born out of wedlock, Brady maintained: Supposing a child to be born in such a manner that there might be some doubt of the identity of its father, and the mother to have been plainly no intent that he should have come into the world at all, what could be prettier name for the little poppet than Chancy? Kelly (Irish origin) means "bright headed or troublesome". 92. Bain (Old French origin) means "bath or public bathhouse". Subscribe for virtual tools, STEM-inspired play, 88. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Parents have the liberty of choosing the first and middle names of their children. 76. Villeneuve (French origin) means "new settlement". Barbet (French origin) means "son of Barbara". Most of the Victorian-era surnames in the family tree were taken from the places where their ancestors lived. Later versions of this name became Myrah, Mirah, Mira or Mariah. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so its important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family. Names of Jewish people massacred in the German city of Nuremburg in 1349. Astley, (English Origin) Name of a village in Chorley, Lancashire. Farrow (French origin) means "ironworker". I - ie, or y, or ey: Pitersen - Pietersen - Pytersen; Isbrant - Ysbrant - Eysbrant; Timmerman - Tymmerman; Rickersen - Ryckersen; kistemaecker - kystemaecker; Dircksen - Diercksen; Isaack - Ysaack - Eysaack ui - uy: Bruin - Bruyn; Cuiper - Kuyper sz - sen: Hendricksz - Hendricksen; Jansz - Jansen/Janssen (Jans zoon) Eastaughffe, (English Origin) Meaning an "eastern town or homestead". Camus (French origin) means "snub-nosed one". Farley, (English Origin) Victorian-era last names meaning "fern woodland". 26. Compton, (Old English Origin) Meaning a "valley town". continued in some communities until the 17th century. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. This was the name of two Saints. Copyright on individual articles belongs to their authors. Nixon (Irish origin) means "son of Nicholas". It is the perfect rich last name for a shirt maker. Azor (Hebrew origin) means "a helper", or "a court". Fernsby, (Old English Origin) Derived from the old English words meaning "fern farmstead". Your privacy is important to us. Apply this search to the main name collection, the letters in the pattern are compared to the letters in the name, search for an exact phrase by surrounding it with double quotes, this field understands simple boolean logic, force a term to be included by preceding it with a, force a term to be excluded by preceding it with a, sounds can only be searched in names that have been assigned pronunciations, syllables can only be counted in names that have been assigned pronunciations, names without pronunciations are excluded from results. are comparable to the popular Dustin. Sometimes, common last names for first names can be super cute, and that's definitely the case with Turner. Fundamental All languages English Terms by semantic function Names Surnames From Old English, English surnames of Old English origin. 87. We hope you love our recommendations for products and services! 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