100 Cool Last Names for Girls

It’s true that you can’t choose your given last name, as that’s generally passed down from you mom or dad, but if you’re not a fan of your surname, you could opt to legally change it, as long as you’re of age. Take a look at this list of 100 cool last names for girls and see if there’s one you’d prefer to have as your surname. This list could also be useful if you’re looking for a last name to give a character in a story you’re writing. Either way, check out this list and see what you think!

1. Abernathy – Sounds fun and mysterious, just like you!
2. Abner – Short, sweet and to the point
3. Aldaine – An unusual last name that will set you apart
4. Amor – Because you’re loved by all you meet
5. Amherst – This last name sound regal
6. Armstrong – Louis, Neil, Stretch… you’re in good company with this surname.
7. Angeles – For the wannabe starlet
8. Annesley – Sounds soft, cool and feminine… An excellent last name
9. Archer – Cool, collected and strong, the way and archer has to be
10. Ash – Who needs more than one syllable for a last name? It just wastes time!
11. Bancroft – This surname will make you sound posh and well to do
12. Bandini – Like a bandit… this surname is exceptionally cool!
13. Banner – Just like Bruce. You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry!
14. Barringer – This surname would sound awesome if your first name also begins with the letter B
15. Blackwood – Has a cool, yet dark and spooky sound to it
16. Blood – The perfect surname for anyone who wants to sound just a little bit creepy
17. Bloom – A cute and girly last name
18. Boulder – Not just a place, also a big stone, and a cool last name!
19. Cadwell – This kind of surname will make you sound like you went to boarding school with Prince Harry
20. Cage – Cage by name, but you can never be caught!
21. Carmichael – An upper crust kind of last name
22. Chase – A short, cool last name that packs a punch
23. Cobain – It’s always cool to share a last name with a rock star
24. Cohen – A common Jewish last name, but has a cool sound to it
25. Colburn – You’re on fire, but you won’t burn up
26. Colt – Because you’re fast, wild and beautiful
27. Crabtree – A classy and sophisticated last name
28. Crassus – An old Roman last name with a long history
29. Creed – Creed doesn’t matter, but a cool name does!
30. Crew – A short, fun last name
31. Cullen – Come on, you know you want to be a Cullen really. Who wouldn’t?
32. Dalton – A cool and classic last name
33. Danger – Danger isn’t your middle name, but it is your last name!
34. Davenport – The kind of name that makes you sound like you summer in The Hamptons
35. Dillinger – After John Dillinger, the famous gangster and bank robber
36. Duke – For one with noble heritage
37. East – You’re heading east and nobody can stop you
38. Fall – This cool last name would sound especially cool if your first name began with F, too
39. Fawn – You’re sweet and innocent, yet powerful inside
40. Freeze – The ideal last name for an ice queen
41. Gamble – Because you like to take risks and know when to put everything on the line
42. Granger – You’re smart, pretty, and secretly a wizard!
43. Gryffon – An awesome mythical creature
44. Gunn – Because you’re cool, sexy and a little bit dangerous
45. Halifax – A cool British surname and place name
46. Havoc – This girl always leaves a trail of havoc behind her
47. Hilton – You may not be the heiress to a fortune, but you can act like one
48. Holly – You’re beautiful, at one with nature, but can be sharp if people aren’t careful
49. Hope – A sweet, feminine last name
50. Hunter – You’re strong and can take care of yourself
51. Ice – A literally cool last name. Geddit?!
52. Iris – A stunning flower
53. Iver – A great name for one with Scottish roots
54. Ivy – You seem sweet and harmless, but could do some damage
55. Jarvis – The coolest of the Britpop crew
56. Joy – Because you spread it wherever you go
57. Kelly – A fun and flirty last name
58. Kennicot – An unusual last name that will keep people guessing
59. King – Well, you do deserve to be treated like royalty
60. Knight – Because you’re a fighter
61. Lily – A pretty, delicate last name
62. Love – A sweet last name for a girl
63. Mayhem – The ideal surname for someone who causes trouble
64. Merry – A cool last name for someone who is happy all the time
65. Noble – If you like to be treated like a princess
66. North – It might be cold up North, but it makes a cool last name, as well!
67. Paris – One of the coolest and most sophisticated cities on earth
68. Pendleton – A quaint, yet cool kind of last name
69. Pevensie – Like the children from the Narnia stories
70. Phoenix – Because you rise from the flames and can never be kept down
71. Poe – A cool literary last name for anyone who appreciates the darker side of life
72. Potter – Who doesn’t want to share a surname with the most famous wizard ever?
73. Power – Power: You have it, baby!
74. Quake – You’re so cool people quake when they see you
75. Radcliffe – Well, it starts with “rad,” isn’t that enough?
76. Raven – A dark and mysterious last name
77. River – A cool last name for a girl who loves nature
78. Rose – A rose by any other would smell as sweet… but Rose still makes an excellent last name
79. Savage – This last name is perfect for a girl who is tough and cool
80. Slade – Sounds a little bit mean and a little bit dangerous
81. Slayer – A great last name for a girl who is in charge, or a good homage to Buffy!
82. Star – Because you are a star, no matter who you are
83. Stratton – A last name that sounds cool and collected
84. Stryker – This name is perfect for someone who always strikes it lucky
85. Styles – Just like Harry. Aww!
86. Tatum – Can also be a first name, but there’s a famous Tatum who a lot of use girls wouldn’t mind marrying!
87. Tremaine – This is the type of last name that sounds businesslike and sophisticated
88. Troublefield – Because you always manage to make some trouble
89. Underwood – A cool and magical sounding last name
90. Verbeck – This last name sounds classy and a little bit mysterious
91. Violet – A pretty last name for a pretty girl
92. Vow – Because you always keep your promises
93. Waldgrave – This last name is unusual but cool
94. Walker – A cool last name for someone who loves to hike
95. Winter – The definition of cool. A bleak but beautiful last name
96. Wolf – The ideal last name for a girl who is wild, but stunning
97. York – A short and sweet surname
98. Young – With this surname, you’ll stay forever young
99. Zedler – The A to Zed(ler) of life
100. Zimmerman – This last name is just plain fun to say

90 Comments

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   Jawad

   August 10, 2017 at 10:50 pm

   thanks for the list Maggie Jameson

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     web admin

     August 11, 2017 at 8:27 pm

     Thank you for sharing your positive comment. Have a great day, Jawad!

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   Hannah

   July 21, 2017 at 7:13 pm

   I’m having a problem choosing last name. I’m finding a surname for a name Melody. Please help out! !

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     web admin

     July 21, 2017 at 8:49 pm

     There are many names available. Determine what kind of names interest you. Decide what is valuable to the purpose of the name. There are many names available of this article. Have a great day, Hannah!

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   Iris Young

   May 9, 2017 at 7:01 pm

   Im currently writing a book and I was having trouble coming up with last names. This site helped quite a bit! I’ve decided on the names Eri Blackwood and Lacie Wolfe.

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     web admin

     May 10, 2017 at 9:18 am

     I am happy to hear that this article could help you out! Thanks for commenting, Iris Young!

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   Mariann

   February 26, 2017 at 12:04 pm

   I am currently writing a book and the characters first names are Ella and Sidney. What would you suggest for ach of their last names?

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     web admin

     February 26, 2017 at 2:48 pm

     There are many options for you to choose from. Perhaps choose a name that has a literary meaning. You may also want to choose a name that is a reflection of your values. If you care about science, then choose a name a famous scientist or planet. You will find that this will bring you closer to your characters. Best of luck, Mariann!

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   Mariann

   February 26, 2017 at 12:02 pm

   I am writing a book and the characters’ first names are Ella and Sidney. What last names would you suggest for them?

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     web admin

     February 26, 2017 at 2:48 pm

     There are many options for you to choose from. Perhaps choose a name that has a literary meaning. You may also want to choose a name that is a reflection of your values. If you care about science, then choose a name a famous scientist or planet. You will find that this will bring you closer to your characters. Best of luck, Mariann!

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   Sophia

   December 20, 2016 at 8:00 am

   I was creating a Sim! Her name is North Ivy, thought it sounded pretty baddass

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     web admin

     December 20, 2016 at 11:45 am

     That sounds like a very pretty name! I am glad to hear that the article could help you out! Thanks for commenting!

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   Anusha

   December 9, 2016 at 8:38 am

   Suggest me last name that suits for my baby first name “Toshika”

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     web admin

     December 10, 2016 at 10:42 am

     Have you thought about using your own last name? Or are you trying to think of something new? There are more than 100 names on this list, so pick a few of your favorites and give it a few days to think them over. Best of luck, Anusha!

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   Jordan

   November 23, 2016 at 9:57 am

   Thank you so much! This was very helpful for my story.

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     web admin

     November 23, 2016 at 2:10 pm

     I am glad it could help. Thanks for commenting!

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   Sara

   November 9, 2016 at 4:45 am

   my last name is hunter lol!

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     web admin

     November 9, 2016 at 12:56 pm

     Thank you for sharing! Feel free to share more thoughts and ideas in the future. Have a great day, Sara!

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    SoniaV

    November 6, 2016 at 3:06 am

    I chose Hunter and Winters for one book, but I adapted Raven as a first name for another – thanks for the great list! As a suggestion, you should have at least one name for each letter that would sound best if the first name started with the same letter – like alliteration. Thanks again for the great list!

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      web admin

      November 7, 2016 at 2:58 pm

      Thank you for sharing your experiences and your thoughts with us. We always appreciate such advice that will make our articles better. In the future we may have to add alliterations to our list. Feel free to share more of your ideas and thoughts with us. Have a great day, Sonia!

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    Diz

    October 30, 2016 at 6:32 am

    I loved looking through this! My characters name is Pastel so I was looking for some hit cute, and I definitely found it! I combined two to make Starrose, and now Pastel Starrose is the star of my book! 😀 thank you! Merci! ありがと！

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      web admin

      October 30, 2016 at 6:40 pm

      Thank you for sharing your positive comment! We love reading such thoughts and words from our readers. Feel free to share your ideas with us in the future, Diz!

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    Katya

    October 13, 2016 at 11:01 pm

    Oh this has been really helpful, I chose Verbeck since it’s just a totally wonderful and classy, modern take on a surname. The character in my story is going to love me for my excellent taste, thank you ‘herinterest’!!!

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      web admin

      October 14, 2016 at 10:21 am

      I am glad that this could help you out with your next story. Good luck on writing!

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    Christine

    September 18, 2016 at 5:27 am

    I search for this for my story and i named it Coleen Abernathy Thank You! This website really helps me for my story 🙂

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      web admin

      September 18, 2016 at 1:02 pm

      Thank you, Christine! Your positive comment makes our authors feel great about their works. We always appreciate such community building words and ideas. Feel free to share your story with us in the future!

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    I

    September 1, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    I’m also here for names for my story. I’ve chosen Annesley and Raven.

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      web admin

      September 2, 2016 at 10:11 am

      We are glad to have helped! Please feel free to share your story in the future as it is certain that there are other authors on this website as well. Your shared thoughts contribute to the develop of a mindful and positive community.

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    josalyn doran

    August 6, 2016 at 4:37 am

    don’t worry mine is doran <3

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      web admin

      August 6, 2016 at 1:48 pm

      Thank you for sharing your nickname! We always appreciate our readers sharing their stories, ideas, and nicknames.

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    Gracie

    July 14, 2016 at 10:54 pm

    Mines not on there but I think it’s a bit weird, it’s Trerice (ch-r-air-i-s),but it’s weird enough that I like it.

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      web admin

      July 14, 2016 at 11:58 pm

      Thank you for sharing your name and your pronunciation. Perhaps someone will benefit from what you shared and properly pronounce a stranger’s name.

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