Baby Name Ideas: The surnames that are having a second life as first names for boys and girls including Ashley, Banks, and Bowie | In Pictures

There’s nothing more stressful than trying to decide on the perfect name for your baby.

Inspiration can come from the most unlikely places, and for some parents-to-be it’s actually a surname which starts to sound like a great option as a first name.

Long before names like Warren, Gordon, Glenn and Curtis were commonly known as given names, they were surnames, proving that a little bit of time and a little bit of love turns them into much-loved monikers.

Here are some last-name inspiration for those who need a first name for their bub.

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