Smith as a first name?

Smith was my mother’s maiden name. As a child, for some reason I always felt sorry for her that she had to grow up with such a brand and common last name because I was oddly proud of how uncommon my last name was? 😂🤷‍♀️ I think I pitched it once when we were naming our second boy. It just popped back into my head and for some reason it doesn’t feel so bland and common to me as a first name? Even though a lot of the last-names-as-first-names have become trendy/overdone and Smith is so common as a surname here. Maybe it’s just because I like the way it flows with our last name, it I’m kind of digging it as a boy’s name? Feels strong and sturdy but it’s Simple, easy to say/spell/understand, recognizable, but a bit unexpected as a *first* name. Probably the most expected last name ever, though. 😂 Thoughts? Is the last-name-as-first-name thing obnoxious? Is it SO common as a last name that it would also feel bland as a first name?
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Ya I see what you mean, I think it could definitely work as a first name

It’s definitely not common but it’s not obnoxious or bland.

I like it a lot!

I’ve always really liked Smith as a first name! Last names as first names is one of my fave trends for boys. If you love it you should go for it 🩵

I like it!!!

I like it and haven't heard of this as a trend. I have a nephew who's a teenager now. His name is Miller, for his mom's maiden name.

I'm not a huge fan of job titles as names, so Smith isn't something I'd go for personally, but I do agree it's strong sounding and simple. If you like it, go for it. You won't please everyone and someone will find whatever name you choose obnoxious regardless!

My friend is Smyth …. A little different spelling - somehow made it girly in my mind

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