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Lark?

48 replies

Coffeeandafag · 05/08/2016 19:13

I met a teen at the hairdressers by this name. It's really grown on me, I love nature names but struggle to convince dh...!

He likes it however so it's a contender. We had decided on Tabitha but I've really gone off it now so I'm pleased to find another option.

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pinkmagic1 · 05/08/2016 19:18

I like it, think it is pretty and unusual without sounding ridiculous. I have never come across it before

BitchPeas · 05/08/2016 19:19

I really like it.

BitchPeas · 05/08/2016 19:19

Which surprises me!

Coffeeandafag · 05/08/2016 19:22

Pretty and unusual, without sounding ridiculous is pretty much what I aspire to! Great, thanks Smile

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Kr1stina · 05/08/2016 19:22

If thats the choice I'd go with tabitha

DerelictMyBalls · 05/08/2016 20:13

I love nature names too but beware that many people when they hear 'lark' associate it not with the bird but with mucking about.

JinkxMonsoon · 05/08/2016 20:18

I think of "lark around" as well.

Also... quite aside from it having barely any precedent as a name, it's kind of a strange sounding name, don't you think? Kind of short and harsh, when you say it out loud a few times.

SisterViktorine · 05/08/2016 20:19

I don't like Lark.

What about Wren or Linnet if you are liking bird names?

Middleoftheroad · 05/08/2016 20:24

I like it. Heard it on TV lately for a boy and thought what a lovely name.

candykane25 · 05/08/2016 20:26

Much prefer Lark to tabitha

Also like wren.

Muddlingalongalone · 05/08/2016 20:30

I like the sound of lark but I don't think it's a proper name.
I met a falcon at work the other day. It kinda seemed to suit her even though I thought I'd misheard at first

Jenijena · 05/08/2016 20:32

I know of one but she's in New Zealand. Lovely name though.

Weedles · 05/08/2016 20:32

Mmm, I'm not sure about it. I think it's too wacky for me. However, I'm a firm believer that you should choose whatever name you like. Its the type of name that you would get used to quickly.

What's your surname like?

TroysMammy · 05/08/2016 20:34

In Welsh, Llinos means linnet. I do like Tabitha though.

IHeartKingThistle · 05/08/2016 20:37

I know a female Larkin. I think it's OK but any names with an 'r' in like that are potentially problematic depending on the accent!

BustingOut · 05/08/2016 20:38

Are you having a ?

Jacobbay · 05/08/2016 20:38

Robin is as far as I would go with bird names

NerrSnerr · 05/08/2016 20:40

If you ever moved to Hull you'd get kids knocking on your door asking if Lark's larking tonight.

Just5minswithDacre · 05/08/2016 20:40

One of Mia Farrow's DC was called Lark.

EllyMayClampett · 05/08/2016 20:46

I like it. I wanted to name my second child who came early and quickly Lark. But it was my husband's turn to choose. So we stuck with his choice. ...but she is still my morning Lark!

Coffeeandafag · 05/08/2016 21:29

I considered Wren and like it but I can't quite get away from the Navy Wrens association.

I like the bird/larking around connotations, makes it sound fun and light and happy.

Linnet makes me think of bird seed, why's that? Not keen on Larkin. I like lana/Lara but dh doesn't so I guess that sound still speaks to me, the long A sound.

No plans to move to Hull Grin

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Madbengalmum · 05/08/2016 21:33

No dont like it,sorry

CatherineDeB · 05/08/2016 21:35

I really like it, not fluffy at all and individual.

CatherineDeB · 05/08/2016 21:39

You could have a fairly traditional middle name, three or four syllable. E.g. Lark Elizabeth Smith.

Just5minswithDacre · 05/08/2016 22:09

Linnet makes me think of bird seed, why's that?

Millet. Sounds similar Grin