Origin, Meaning, And History of Larkin
Larkin is a medieval English gender-neutral name. The name is a diminutive of the English name Laurence, derived from the Roman nickname Laurentius, meaning ‘from Laurentum.’ An ancient city in Italy was named Laurentum, derived from the Latin word Laurus, implying ‘laurel.’
The feminine version of the name has origins in English culture due to its relationship with the word lark, which implies ‘a playful, songbird.’
Larkin can also be a diminutive of the name Larry, which is the nickname for Lawrence. Larry symbolizes ‘a little one,’ and the kin in Larkin is of low German origin.
In Irish culture, Larkin symbolizes an individual who is a descendant of Lorcan or Lorcain, which was medievally acknowledged as O’Lorcain. Etymologists believe that Larkin is an anglicized variant of the Old Gaelic word Ó Lorcáin, which is itself a diminutive of lorc, implying ‘cruel’ or ‘fierce.’
Due to its connection with the English name Laurence, variants from different cultures and languages have arisen along this name. Lorenzo in Italian and Spanish, Laurens in Dutch, Lorens in Swedish and Danish, Lars in Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, and Swedish are some of its alternatives. Lorenzo in Italian, Lauritz in Norwegian, Lovro in Slovene, Lourenço in Portuguese, Laurent in French, Lavrenti in Georgian, Lavrentios in Greek, and Lőrinc in Hungarian are the other popular ones.
In popular culture, Larkin as a surname has been quite popular. The musical Hairspray has the lead character by the name of Link Larkin, who is spunky yet charming and kind-hearted. The 1958 novelThe Darling Buds of Mayby H. E. Bates has a family that bears the surname Larkin.
The American teen fantasy sitcomWizards of the Waverly Placeincludes a character named Theresa Russo, whose nickname is Larkin. A series of books and toys from American Girl has a character namedMaryellen Larkin. The American action comedy TV seriesChuckand the movieCon Airhave characters bearing the names Bryce Larkin and Vince Larkin, respectively.
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Famous People With The Name Larkin
- Larkin GrimmAmerican singer-songwriter, best known for her guest vocal in Technicolor Health for the indie rock band “Harlem Shakes”
- Linda LarkinAmerican actress, best known for her role as Princess Jasmine in the film “Aladdin”
- James Shannon LarkinAmerican musician, best known as the drummer of the band “Godsmack”
- Oliver Waterman LarkinAmerican educator and art historian, won the 1950 Pulitzer Prize for History for his book “Art and Life in America”
- Jill Huston LarkinAmerican cognitive scientist, best known for his work on information representations
- Sophie LarkinEnglish actress of late Victorian era, best known for her role in the play Our Boys
Larkin On The Popularity Chart
Take a look at the graphs below provided by the SSA to understand the performance of Larkin as a baby name.
Popularity Over Time
The name Larkin has never really struck a chord with parents in the US. Even in its best year 2019 only 64 babies per million were given the name.
Source:Social Security Administration随着时间的推移排名
Since the 1980s, the ranking of Larkin as a baby name has been fluctuating. As of 2021, Larkin ranked 20,366.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Larkin
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Larkin?
Larkin means a name that comes from the bird lark, which is a symbol of daybreak and lovers.
2. What is the origin of the name Larkin?
Larkin has an English origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Larkin?
Larkin is pronounced as law-kin.
4. What are some variations or alternative spellings of the name Larkin?
The common variants of the name Larkin in different languages and cultures includeLars,Laurenz,Lorenz, and Lenz in German, Lars, Laurids, Lauritz,Laurits, andLorensin Danish,Lorenzoin Spanish,Laurentin French,Lavrentiosin Greek, Labhrás in Irish,Laurie,Laurence,Lorrin,Lawrence,Larrie, and Laz in English, Lorenzo,Loris,Enzo, andRenzoin Italian,Lavrenti, Lavrenty, and Lavrentiy in Russian.
5. Are there any nicknames or diminutives commonly associated with Larkin?
