As far as last names go, you can't get much more basic than Smith, but the snappy name proves the old adage that less is more. With a sexy downtown edge (remember Samantha's hot boyfriend on Sex & the City?), Smith is a definite up-and-comer.
Variations
Smit,
Smithe,
Smid,
Smidt,
Smitt,
Smythe,
Smyth
Nicknames
Smitty
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You may find some surprises -- for example, who knew Jennifer was a boy's name? Because this feature uses actual Social Security data, it includes the human error that attends a large survey, but it still reliably reflects the patterns of naming fashion.
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