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I really don't see the appeal of occupational names (like Thatcher, Tanner, etc.), they just don't seem like personal names to me (I guess a large part of it is the fact that we don't have them where I live).

This message was edited 12/28/2012, 11:58 AM

It's the surname of a friend of a friend - and she's a girl - so I find it a little odd. I don't see it catching on like some other surnames have: Carter, Blake, Cole etc.

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That's my maiden name and I've never been a big fan of it even as a surname.

Not a fan. It has a pleasant sound but it's too wordy for me and it reminds me mostly of Hugo Weaving.

It's a decent surname or middle name (if a family name), but I dislike it as a first name. I don't mind surnames as first names, but this one just doesn't do anything for me.

Time to climb aboard the Dream Weaver Train! I kind of actually like this.

Too surname-y for me. I keep thinking of Sigourney Weaver.

Well, it is similar to other occupational surnames like Walker, Spencer and Fletcher that are rather trendy right now. I think it could definitely work as some people in this age might not even know what a weaver was. And since it honors family that's a great connection!

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Can I ask what era the family tree Weaver lived? It would be interesting to know if he was named using his Mother's surname or not.