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Tips to Help You Pick Out Cute Last Names for Your Baby

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Picking out cute last names is only a small part of the parenting challenge. You’ll have a lot of work to do pretty soon, so save some energy by selecting the perfect titles today. That way, you still have some time to change your mind if you want to.

How to pick out cute last names for your baby

Choosing the cutest last name for your new baby can be tough. That’s because there are many rules you need to follow as a parent. So, here’s what you should do:

  1. Ignore the trends of today. After all, they will be gone tomorrow.
  2. Pick something classic because it never goes out of style.
  3. Consider some of the names in your family tree.
  4. Give honor to your heritage and culture.
  5. Think about the possible nicknames that might be created.
  6. Make sure it sounds good with the first and middle names.
  7. Look at the initials to make sure it doesn’t spell anything bad.
  8. Align it with gender norms and social values.

Last but not least, research the meanings of the names you like most. Be sure they make sense with the rest of your child’s name. It could be that the last name you pick means the opposite of what you’d like it to, regardless of how it sounds. 

Cute last names that are good for boys or girls

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Most people want to use gender-specific names for their babies and that’s okay. But some parents are looking for gender-neutral names that are cute, meaningful, and timeless. Those people need to listen closely because there are a ton of options available.

To keep things simple, let’s break it down between girls, boys, and gender-nonconforming. Then, you can take your pick and finally check this one off of your to-do list. Here are some adorable names to consider:

The top 10 last names for girls

  1. Addison
  2. Ashley
  3. Bardot
  4. Everly
  5. Harlow
  6. Kimberly
  7. Monroe
  8. Quinn
  9. Peyton
  10. West

The top 10 last names for boys

  1. Beckett
  2. Channing
  3. Cooper
  4. Dixon
  5. Duncan
  6. Finley
  7. Griffin
  8. Lennox
  9. Nash
  10. Sullivan

The top 10 last names for boys and/or girls

  1. Anderson
  2. Brady
  3. Carson
  4. Davis
  5. Ellis
  6. Harper
  7. Kennedy
  8. Marley
  9. Riley
  10. Walker

Keep in mind that you can also use first names as last names if they sound better that way. As a result, there are literally countless options to consider. So, use the 8 tips mentioned in section one to narrow down the search. 

Then, ask some friends and family for their opinions on your choices. That should help you find hidden meanings and/or get new ideas from other minds. After all, two heads are always better than one and your baby will have this name forever. 

How to pick out rare last names

Are you one of those parents who want their baby to have an uncommon name – one that’s not shared by tons of other people? That’s pretty normal, actually. In fact, rare (but cute) last names are suddenly gaining more popularity in our culture. 

That means you have to get ahead of the curve before all the creative titles are taken. So, start thinking about your favorite things in life to see if anything inspires you. Then, turn that inspiration into a name that’s fit for the history books.

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