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in reply to a message by Cindy
I don't see why not... Lots of currently common first names derive from surnames. Take mine for instance:
GRANT
From a Scottish surname which was derived from Norman French grand meaning "great, large". [http://www.behindthename.com/name/grant]
Anyway, if you're just looking for an opinion as to whether it's hip or not, I think it depends on the name and personal taste. Sometimes it sounds a little pretentious in my opinion, or like the parent was trying too hard to come up with something unique. Then again, I think some surnames work well as given names. Mason is one that I kinda like.
Grant
GRANT
From a Scottish surname which was derived from Norman French grand meaning "great, large". [http://www.behindthename.com/name/grant]
Anyway, if you're just looking for an opinion as to whether it's hip or not, I think it depends on the name and personal taste. Sometimes it sounds a little pretentious in my opinion, or like the parent was trying too hard to come up with something unique. Then again, I think some surnames work well as given names. Mason is one that I kinda like.
Grant
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