Larkin

Irish

"rough, fierce"

Larkin Origin and Meaning

The name Larkin is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "rough, fierce".

While Larkin takes this name from bird to surname, there are actually more female Larkins these days than male, and it's a name that works as well for either gender. It has the literary connection to poet Philip Larkin too.

Larkin Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 784 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Larkin

• 784 Nameberry 2025
• 495 Unisex 2023

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Famous People Named Larkin

• Larkin Grimm American singer,songwriter
• Larkyn Austman Canadian figure skater

The name Larkin in Pop Culture

• Larkin main character in Patricia MacLachlan's novel Baby
• Larken a character in the musical/movie Once Upon a Mattress
• Larkin Poe American female rock duo