The name Stark is a girl's name meaning "bare in appearance or outline; complete, sheer".

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Stark hits many ears as a blunt and forceful word name, but it has a storied history dating back to ancient times. Stark is a surname derived from the Old English word stearc, meaning firm and unyielding. Stark has drawn attention from parents recently due to its use on Game of Thrones, as the family name of House Stark. The ruling family's motto is "Winter is coming," making Stark a creative <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/89/winter-baby-names">winter baby name</a>.

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Stark is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

The name Stark is a boy's name of English origin.

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Stark is an ancient surname derived from the Old English word stearc, meaning firm and unyielding. In modern parlance, stark means severe or plain. But Stark's use as a first name -- 15 boys were named Stark in the US in 2017 -- stems from its prominence in Game of Thrones, which has inspired so many <a href="https://nameberry.com/blog/new-baby-names">new baby names</a>. House Stark is a ruling family on GoT; its motto is fittingly "Winter is coming," so Stark and other names from the show might make creative <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/89/winter-baby-names">names for winter babies</a>.

As a first name, Stark is strong, straightforward, yet a bit, well....stark. Though we doubt it will be the next Arya (a member of House Stark), Stark will undoubtedly grow in usage as a first name along with the popularity of the show and books.

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