Individual Name Focus #1: Lark

Spelt Lærke in Danish, this whimsical and also spunky word name is very unusual in English speaking countries. The name originates from the bird, and another variant is Larkin. In the English language the term "lark" can also mean someone who wakes up early and is energetic and lively throughout the day.


Lark fits in with other bird names such as Wren, Sparrow and Starling. It works wonderfully with a lot of names, my favourite combination for Lark being Cordelia Lark. I think Lark is best in the middle name spot, but it would be interesting in the first name spot, too.

Lark has never ranked in the popularity charts in both the United Kingdom and the United States.


Famous bearers of the name are Lark Voorhies, and Mia Farrow's adopted daughter Lark.