Lark
Lark is a unisex name of English origin meaning “songbird known for joyful song.” Named after the lark bird, long celebrated in English poetry and folklore as a symbol of dawn, joy, and freedom.
how do you pronounce Lark?
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what does Lark mean?
The name Lark means “songbird known for joyful song.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Named after the lark bird, long celebrated in English poetry and folklore as a symbol of dawn, joy, and freedom. The lark's song is associated with new beginnings and happiness.
where does the name Lark come from?
The only source retrieved for Lark is a Wikipedia article about the bird family Alaudidae itself. It confirms larks are small passerine birds most diverse in Africa, with the Eurasian skylark as the default sense of the word, but it says nothing about the use of Lark as a given name, nor about the poetic or folkloric associations with dawn, joy, or freedom claimed elsewhere.
the history of Lark
As a personal name, Lark is presumably a transferred use of the bird's name, but nothing in the source given here documents when or how that transfer happened.
who are famous people named Lark?
- Lark Voorhies (actress)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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