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Larkin

LAR-kin

Popularity

#3535

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

4,463

Peak Year

#155 in 2018

First Recorded

1880

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Larkin is of Irish origin, derived from the name Lorcan, meaning 'fierce' or 'brave'. It was originally a surname.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Philip Larkin

    Influential English poet and librarian.

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Personality Traits

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