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Q: ‎‎I want to know your opinion, how do these surnames sound to you? Which are the best-sounding, unique and which are the worst-sounding or weird or funny.

Here's the list:

Alston
Bellamy
Rochelle
Bryat
Carter
Nash
Sawyer
Sanchez
Einar
Kami
Enger
Bailey
Aife
Aloise
Amell
Alanza
Cillian
Ethan
Malou

I'm planning to change my last name (not first name) and am in the selection phase for now. It should be consonant with my name as well (Alex).
A: Don't worry too much about how they verbally *sound* to English speakers. The impression it will make is the same whether people hear it or read it. I'll give you my thoughts...

First off, the name 'Alex' is considered to be a unisex or gender-neutral name. However, it is a name that is becoming more used by females with each passing year. As such, it would be wise to avoid a surname that sounds 'feminine', so that people don't make assumptions about your gender. As for the surnames, here are the thoughts that went through my mind when I read each name:

Alston: solid male name, with British/Scottish origins, easy to pronounce
Bellamy: Brings to mind the author Edward Bellamy, who some consider controversial.
Rochelle: A common female first name, may lead to confusion as a last name
Bryat: people may mistake the name as Bryant, since Kobe Bryant is a famous name.
Carter: Generic. 'Jimmy Carter' was a famous Democratic party American president.
Nash: Generic last name that would be common in the United States and Australia. Easy to pronounce.
Sawyer: Makes me think of the book character "Tom Sawyer" from a book written by Mark Twain, who many accuse of being racist.
Sanchez: A popular Spanish name, which could lead people to mistakenly think you are Spanish.
Einar: Foreign-sounding name, may be hard to pronounce for those who don't know it.
Kami: A common Japanese girl name. Unwise choice for a male.
Enger: Sounds northern-European, but people may not know how to pronounce it. (some may say eng-er, others may say en-ger)
Bailey: A popular girls name, but also the last name of a comic character (Beetle Bailey) who was always goofing off.
Aife: A girl's name, and famous woman from Irish mythology.
Aloise: A girls name, sounds feminine, and the name of a movie about woman who goes insane and is put in an institution.
Amell: A male name, but with Arabic/Muslim connections, and may cause people to think you are Muslim.
Alanza: A girls name, it is the Spanish feminine form of Alonzo. Same issues as with 'Sanchez" above.
Cillian: Most in English would pronounce this as silly-ann, which could lead to jokes.
Ethan: A common male first name, so some may think it is your middle name, and not your last name.
Malou: A common first name for girls (French), the name of a popular female musician, and the name of a movie about a woman.

If you asked me to give you my top four, I would say, Alston, Nash, Carter, and Ethan. They all sound 'generic' and are easy to pronounce in English.
Q: ‎I want to know your opinion, how do these surnames sound to you? Which are the best-sounding and which are the worst-sounding or weird or funny.

Here are some options:

Amery
The name became a part of England’s naming system during the 1066’s Norman conquest. It is derived from the Old French word amauri, which means “diligent ruler.”

Auger
The name Auger primarily derives from Old German and has subsequent French origins. In both languages, the name means “noble spear.”

Ethan
Although a first name, Ethan is also an uncommon last name. It is of Biblical origin and means “strong.”

Fermi
The name Fermi has origins in Italian, and it means “strong.”


Gavi
Gavi is a Hebrew name meaning “God is my strength.”


Guillaume
Of German and Norman origin, this name means “strength” and is a name that refers to “protection.”

Hamza
The surname Hamza is of Arabic origin. It refers to a lion and also means “strong.”

Imala
Of Native American origin, this name means “strong-minded.”

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