31 surnames that make really cute first names

Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps and his wife Nicole welcomed their second child early this week, and gave him a name that has inspired this piece.

The couple named their son Beckett Richard Phelps.

Beckett. A surname mostly associated with Irish playwright and poet Samuel Beckett.

Magical moments yesterday... Nicole and I would like to introduce Beckett Richard Phelps to the world! We had a healthy baby boy and a healthy mama. I truly do feel like the happiest man in the world. Being able to build our family to now 4 (6 with doggies) is so incredible! #familyof4now

A post shared by Michael Phelps (@m_phelps00) on Feb 13, 2018 at 3:55pm PST

But it was their decision to use a surname as a first name that really got us thinking. There are so many names out there that we cross off immediately because they are not 'typical' first names.

Well, it's time to do a Phelps and start looking at surnames in your baby naming quest.

And, to be honest, seeing as you're not opting for the traditional choice you can use these names for boys and girls.

1. Anderson

2. Ashley

3. Beckett

4. Brady

5. Callaghan

6. Cassidy

7. Cohen