Larke as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Larke

What is the meaning of the name Larke ?

The baby name Larke is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /lɑrk/ (US), /lɑːk/ (UK) — rhymes with 'park'.

Larke is English in Origin.

Larke is an English nature name and surname, a spelling variant of Lark. The word goes back to Middle English larke/lark and Old English læwerce (also lāwerce), meaning the songbird “lark” or “skylark.” The bird has long symbolized dawn, cheerfulness, and poetic inspiration in English verse. More common as a byname and family name in medieval and early modern England, Larke entered occasional given-name use in the late 20th century with the rise of bird and nature names.

Larke is unisex, though more often feminine today. Variants and related forms include Lark (standard), Lærke/Laerke (Danish cognate meaning “lark”), and Lerke (Norwegian). As a surname-derived spelling, Larke can feel tailored or antique beside sleek Lark. Nicknames include Lark and Larky. The core meaning evokes a melodious songbird and connotations of lightness, freedom, and exuberance.