What first and last names are common in Boston ?

Question

For example, where I live, the name Demetris is very popular. What I want to know is, if I go to Boston, which first name(s) and last name(s) will I be hearing a lot ? Or which types of last names ? I'm writing a story which is set in Boston, and I want the names of the characters to sound Bostonian. Thanks.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

I don't think it matters where you live, names are names. Try Megan, Lisa, Rachel,Courtney,Sarah and for guyys names Michael, David, Stuart,Erik is a popular name as well as Mark. I'm sure  you can come up with some last names. Good luck with your story. Maybe it will be a best seller!

Answer 3

Popular last names depend on the neighborhood of Boston.  In Chinatown for instance, "Chin" might be a popular last name.  In South Boston (Irish neighborhood) "Kelly" is probably pretty popular.  So, it really all depends on the neighborhood.  

But in my opinion (and my family is of Italian origin) if you want a "Boston name" - go with an Irish one.

Answer 4

Boston is an eclectic city filled with people from everywhere.

There is still a significant population of Irish who came to Boston during the famines and after - thus you are likely to hear Irish names here

Kevin O'Malley

Sean McDounough

etc

Answer 5

Well there's different parts of Boston..Mostly Boston is irish + italians. Southie is more Irish, whereas the North End is more Italian. So you can really hear anything.