Lark as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Lark

What is the meaning of the name Lark ?

The baby name Lark is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /lɑːrk/ (US: /lɑrk/; UK: /lɑːk/) — pronounced "lark".

Lark is English in Origin.

Lark is an English nature name taken from the cheerful songbird; the word descends from Old English lāwerce (also seen in Scots as laverock), later simplified to lark. In literature the bird evokes daybreak, music, and uplift - think of Shakespeare’s “lark at break of day” and Shelley’s ode - so the name often suggests joy, hope, and a clear voice.

As a given name, Lark appears sporadically in 19th‑century Britain and America and gained modest visibility in the late 20th century (notably actress Lark Voorhies). It is a modern, unadorned choice used for any gender, though more common for girls. Variants and related forms include Larke (rare spelling) and the surname‑based Larkin; cognates and parallels abroad include Spanish Alondra, Danish Lærke, and Greek‑rooted Calandra. Meaning: “lark, the songbird,” with connotations of light, freedom, and early rising.