100 Cool Last Names for Girls
By Maggie Jameson on January 28, 2015
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!
- Abernathy – Sounds fun and mysterious, just like you!
- Abner – Short, sweet and to the point
- Aldaine – An unusual last name that will set you apart
- Amor – Because you’re loved by all you meet
- Amherst – This last name sound regal
- Armstrong – Louis, Neil, Stretch… you’re in good company with this surname.
- Angeles – For the wannabe starlet
- Annesley – Sounds soft, cool and feminine… An excellent last name
- Archer – Cool, collected and strong, the way and archer has to be
- Ash – Who needs more than one syllable for a last name? It just wastes time!
- Bancroft – This surname will make you sound posh and well to do
- Bandini – Like a bandit… this surname is exceptionally cool!
- Banner – Just like Bruce. You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry!
- Barringer – This surname would sound awesome if your first name also begins with the letter B
- Blackwood – Has a cool, yet dark and spooky sound to it
- Blood – The perfect surname for anyone who wants to sound just a little bit creepy
- Bloom – A cute and girly last name
- Boulder – Not just a place, also a big stone, and a cool last name!
- Cadwell – This kind of surname will make you sound like you went to boarding school with Prince Harry
- Cage – Cage by name, but you can never be caught!
- Carmichael – An upper crust kind of last name
- Chase – A short, cool last name that packs a punch
- Cobain – It’s always cool to share a last name with a rock star
- Cohen – A common Jewish last name, but has a cool sound to it
- Colburn – You’re on fire, but you won’t burn up
- Colt – Because you’re fast, wild and beautiful
- Crabtree – A classy and sophisticated last name
- Crassus – An old Roman last name with a long history
- Creed – Creed doesn’t matter, but a cool name does!
- Crew – A short, fun last name
- Cullen – Come on, you know you want to be a Cullen really. Who wouldn’t?
- Dalton – A cool and classic last name
- Danger – Danger isn’t your middle name, but it is your last name!
- Davenport – The kind of name that makes you sound like you summer in The Hamptons
- Dillinger – After John Dillinger, the famous gangster and bank robber
- Duke – For one with noble heritage
- East – You’re heading east and nobody can stop you
- Fall – This cool last name would sound especially cool if your first name began with F, too
- Fawn – You’re sweet and innocent, yet powerful inside
- Freeze – The ideal last name for an ice queen
- Gamble – Because you like to take risks and know when to put everything on the line
- Granger – You’re smart, pretty, and secretly a wizard!
- Gryffon – An awesome mythical creature
- Gunn – Because you’re cool, sexy and a little bit dangerous
- Halifax – A cool British surname and place name
- Havoc – This girl always leaves a trail of havoc behind her
- Hilton – You may not be the heiress to a fortune, but you can act like one
- Holly – You’re beautiful, at one with nature, but can be sharp if people aren’t careful
- Hope – A sweet, feminine last name
- Hunter – You’re strong and can take care of yourself
- Ice – A literally cool last name. Geddit?!
- Iris – A stunning flower
- Iver – A great name for one with Scottish roots
- Ivy – You seem sweet and harmless, but could do some damage
- Jarvis – The coolest of the Britpop crew
- Joy – Because you spread it wherever you go
- Kelly – A fun and flirty last name
- Kennicot – An unusual last name that will keep people guessing
- King – Well, you do deserve to be treated like royalty
- Knight – Because you’re a fighter
- Lily – A pretty, delicate last name
- Love – A sweet last name for a girl
- Mayhem – The ideal surname for someone who causes trouble
- Merry – A cool last name for someone who is happy all the time
- Noble – If you like to be treated like a princess
- North – It might be cold up North, but it makes a cool last name, as well!
- Paris – One of the coolest and most sophisticated cities on earth
- Pendleton – A quaint, yet cool kind of last name
- Pevensie – Like the children from the Narnia stories
- Phoenix – Because you rise from the flames and can never be kept down
- Poe – A cool literary last name for anyone who appreciates the darker side of life
- Potter – Who doesn’t want to share a surname with the most famous wizard ever?
- Power – Power: You have it, baby!
- Quake – You’re so cool people quake when they see you
- Radcliffe – Well, it starts with “rad,” isn’t that enough?
- Raven – A dark and mysterious last name
- River – A cool last name for a girl who loves nature
- Rose – A rose by any other would smell as sweet… but Rose still makes an excellent last name
- Savage – This last name is perfect for a girl who is tough and cool
- Slade – Sounds a little bit mean and a little bit dangerous
- Slayer – A great last name for a girl who is in charge, or a good homage to Buffy!
- Star – Because you are a star, no matter who you are
- Stratton – A last name that sounds cool and collected
- Stryker – This name is perfect for someone who always strikes it lucky
- Styles – Just like Harry. Aww!
- Tatum – Can also be a first name, but there’s a famous Tatum who a lot of use girls wouldn’t mind marrying!
- Tremaine – This is the type of last name that sounds businesslike and sophisticated
- Troublefield – Because you always manage to make some trouble
- Underwood – A cool and magical sounding last name
- Verbeck – This last name sounds classy and a little bit mysterious
- Violet – A pretty last name for a pretty girl
- Vow – Because you always keep your promises
- Waldgrave – This last name is unusual but cool
- Walker – A cool last name for someone who loves to hike
- Winter – The definition of cool. A bleak but beautiful last name
- Wolf – The ideal last name for a girl who is wild, but stunning
- York – A short and sweet surname
- Young – With this surname, you’ll stay forever young
- Zedler – The A to Zed(ler) of life
- Zimmerman – This last name is just plain fun to say
tecno
May 29, 2018 at 10:43 am
This was so cool that i masde a few names like olivia cadwell and fawn iris. thank you .
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May 30, 2018 at 1:47 pm
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Sam-Ella
January 6, 2018 at 2:17 pm
I love it
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January 6, 2018 at 6:32 pm
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EcoPhoenixHunter
November 16, 2017 at 11:26 am
coool!!!
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November 16, 2017 at 3:13 pm
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Jawad
August 10, 2017 at 10:50 pm
thanks for the list Maggie Jameson
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August 11, 2017 at 8:27 pm
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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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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!
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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May 10, 2017 at 9:18 am
I am happy to hear that this article could help you out! Thanks for commenting, Iris Young!
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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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!
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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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!
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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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!
Anusha
December 9, 2016 at 8:38 am
Suggest me last name that suits for my baby first name “Toshika”
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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!
Jordan
November 23, 2016 at 9:57 am
Thank you so much! This was very helpful for my story.
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November 23, 2016 at 2:10 pm
I am glad it could help. Thanks for commenting!
Sara
November 9, 2016 at 4:45 am
my last name is hunter lol!
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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!
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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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!
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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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!
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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October 14, 2016 at 10:21 am
I am glad that this could help you out with your next story. Good luck on writing!
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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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!
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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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.
josalyn doran
August 6, 2016 at 4:37 am
don’t worry mine is doran <3
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August 6, 2016 at 1:48 pm
Thank you for sharing your nickname! We always appreciate our readers sharing their stories, ideas, and nicknames.
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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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.