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 girlish bird to boyish surname, there are actually more female Larkins these days than male, and it's a name that works as well for either gender.

Larkin Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1027 on Nameberry

Larkin Popularity

• 1027 Nameberry 2024
• 480 Unisex 2022

20 Names Similar to Larkin

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Famous People Named Larkin

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

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