If you are selecting the first name from the list of baby names which already exists, then you will not be having difficulty in finding out the meaning. If you are choosing something new then always verify its meaning.
The Surname:
Meanings of surname are more important to people as they are connected to your family.
Majority of surnames are derived from the following:
?A place
?A profession, business or status.
?Nationality
?Adopted or transferred from Forefathers
?Describing some particular characteristics
Some examples of great surnames:
Robin Hood = Robin in a hood
Friar Tuck = Friar reflects the status
Little John = Describe the dwarf status
Alan a Dale = Dale - place of origin
Much a Miller's Son = a trade name
Some common surnames and their meanings:
Archer A professional Archer
ArmstrongA strong arm
Bailey A bailiff
Brown A brown haired man
Carter A cart maker
Carver A sculptor
ChaplinA chaplain
ChandlerA candle maker
Cooper A barrel maker
CrippenCurly hair
Day A dairy worker
FletcherAn arrow maker
FrobisherPolished armor and swords
GardnerA gardener
Grant A tall man
Hooper Fitted hoops on barrels
KelloggA killer of hogs
Leach A doctor
MachinA stone worker
Moore Dark complexion like a Moor
Naylor A nail maker
Proctor A steward
RedmanA thatcher (reed man)
Russell A red haired man
Sawyer A wood sawer
ShakespeareA soldier, who carried, or shook, a spear
