Rare last names

We're pretty attached to our last names. They're part of our family history. But do you know how to interpret that history?

Names beginning in the letter ‘L’ for female characters. Unique, rare and vintage names. #names #nameinspiration #babynames #babygirlnames #characternames #fantasynames

Explore dark last names with meanings, plus cool, rare, and even famous options. Perfect for characters, usernames, or your own edgy rebrand.

Unique, rare, vintage and international names for female characters begining in the letter 'o'. #babynames #babygirlnames #characternames #nameideas

Mysterious, intriguing, or unique last names for your characters / OCs #writing #surnames

Names beginning in the letter ‘N’ for female characters. This list was made intended for FICTIONAL CHARACTERS. Unique, rare, vintage and international names. #names #babygirlnames #characternames #nameinspiration #nameidea

Very often, as a writer, you can have the perfect type of story, plot twist, and all the characters clearly defined – but you just cannot figure out cool last names for them. Those who write novels and short stories (Read more... )

Lysias - "One who destroys". Unique, rare, uncommon, baby names! Name found in “Uncommon Names You Probably Haven’t Heard” by Elbie Atler. #babynames #uniquenames

* Some of these names from what I heard from commeters are older/grandma names, so please keep that in mind when naming your character

I love a rare and under the radar name. I dig and dig through the data to find treasure troves of hidden gems to share with you. I could spend hours upon hours digging (and quite honestly, I do) and be content. These boy names were used in the USA 15 times or less in 2023, making them very rare -- but not too weird if at least a handful of other families are using them too. Some names are old school faves that just haven't had their revival yet, others are more modern picks that stay…

Explore a curated collection of distinct and uncommon last names with our "Printable List of Rare and Unique Last Names PDF." Simplify your search for a unique family name or character moniker with this convenient resource. Download and access a diverse selection of less common last names to add a touch of individuality. Perfect for writers, gamers, or anyone seeking a distinctive surname. #UniqueLastNames #SurnameIdeas #FamilyNames #CharacterNames

Unusual vintage baby names for girls due a comeback. These gorgeous but rare vintage baby names from the 1920s have a wonderfully modern feel to them after all the old fashioned, Victorian names that have been popular recently. #vintagenames #unusualnames #rarenames #babynames #girlsnames #babygirlnames

Character names beginning with the letter ‘D’. Vintage, unique, rare, modern and fantasy names. #characternames #boynames #babyboynames