Larkin

Meaning fierce, rough, savage
Origin English, Gaelic, Irish
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Larkin
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 2
Syllabification Lar-kin

About Larkin

Larkin brings together literary sophistication and spirited playfulness in one compact name. This unisex option has been increasingly embraced for girls, offering strength and whimsy simultaneously. The name's brisk cadence suggests someone quick-witted, creative, and intellectually curious. Larkin has that appealing quality of sounding both vintage and cutting-edge, connecting generations while remaining distinctly individual. Its natural imagery associations lend an earthy, grounded quality beneath the clever surface. Parents drawn to Larkin often appreciate poetry, nature, and names that challenge gender conventions. The name works exceptionally well in professional contexts while maintaining youthful charm. Larkin provides that increasingly sought-after combination: familiar enough to be accessible, unusual enough to be memorable.

Variations of Name Larkin

Larkyn
Larken
Larkynn
Larkynne
Lauren
Lily
Layla
Lucy

Nicknames for Larkin

Lark
Larkie
Kin
Kinny
Larkin

Famous People Named Larkin

Larkin GrimmAmerican singer-songwriter and visual artist
Larkin MalloyAmerican actor
Larkin PoeAmerican roots rock band fronted by sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell

Characters Named Larkin

Larkin KentCharacter in the book "Time and Again" by Jack Finney
Larkin RourkeCharacter in the "Dark-Hunter" series by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Larkin PaceCharacter in the "Fever" series by Karen Marie Moning

Other Popular Names Beginning with L

Lorelei
Louise
Lettie
Leila
Lina
Leena
Liberty
Luella
Love
Lianna