Other more uniquely British names that may sound a bit too posh to American ears at the present moment include Barnaby Crispin Giles and Tarquin.

Common british last names male. For example the most common British last name is Smith. Andy given name Angus given name Anthony given name Antony. Addison name Adel name Adolf.

Today there are about 45000 English last names Use the list below to find your last name and learn about its meaning and origins. Some names are derived from the occupation of the name holder a nickname or the place theyre from. A surname originally from Scotland.

William - This is one of the most popular boy baby names. This is an occupational name meaning Blacksmith or someone who work with metal. Unusual names linked to localised topography or more niche professions were always going to be fewer in.

103 rows Giedda is a male name of British origin. Many surnames are also inherited from the clan or male lineage of a persons ancestors. Besides regional last names occupational and habitational names are common in Britain.

Alfred name Algernon name Alistair. Occupational surnames linked to common professions such as Smith and Baker enjoyed a natural head-start when last names first started to be recorded in the 13 th and 14 th centuries Henry VIII making it compulsory for marital births to be recorded under the surname of the father. A common surname of Scottish English and Jewish origin that means son of Adam.

Aidin name Al given name Alan given name Albert given name Alec. A patronymic of the English given name Andrew. If that sounds confusing consider that parents in both the US and in England and Wales share six girl names and two for boys in their Top 10 lists.