The trend of using surnames as first names is thriving, with names like Irving and Kelly having transitioned successfully. Laura Wattenberg, a naming expert, highlights current rising trends, including surnames ending in 'S' and those with unusual letters like 'W' and 'X.' Additionally, names influenced by rock 'n' roll culture, such as Jagger and Hendrix, are gaining popularity. Wattenberg predicts a future exploration of gentlemanly-style names along with shorter, one-syllable names.
Many surnames are so well established in our first-name culture that we don't even think of them as surnames at all. You can find examples across the generations.
Some of the hottest rising surname styles today are surnames ending in 'S' like Collins, Brooks, and Hayes. Also, names ending in unusual letters like 'W,' and 'X.'
I expect to see parents start to explore names with a more gentlemanly throwback style, like Montgomery, Shepard and Jennings, and curt one-syllable names like Locke, Holt and Penn.
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