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I don't personally like it. However, I am interested in where she was actually named after the actress or for some other reason. I hope it was some other reason.

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In any case, I like Arden a lot, so I suppose I shouldn't judge this surname-turned-name too quickly.

Why as a first name? Aniston sounds fine as surnames go but, for me, there's nothing here that sounds appealing as something to call a person. Certainly doesn't feel at all feminine to me on paper; "town" and the name Anson both come to mind, so the only feminine association is the actress herself. If they love the actress, or if it's a family name for them, why not give it as a middle name? The child could still choose to go by it later, if it turns out she loves it/the actress as much as her parents.

Perhaps they wanted something close to but not too close to Anastasia? Though even Stacy would be better than Aniston! Pity they didn't just use Jennifer - there aren't that many baby ones any more.