Larkin

descendant of the fierce one; also evokes the songbird lark

GenderUnisexOriginIrishSay itLAR-kinPopularityVery rare
Pronounced LAR-kin

About the name Larkin

Larkin blends the cheerful songbird lark with an old Irish surname meaning fierce. It's bright and spirited with unexpected grit.

Bright, cheerful, and surprisingly tenacious.

Fun fact

Larks are known for singing while in flight, a rare trait among songbirds.

Nicknames for Larkin

Lark

Variations

Larkyn

Famous people named Larkin

  • Philip Larkin (poet, surname)

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