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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Named for the flower's spur-shaped petal, thought to resemble a lark's claw or spur
- Origin
- English (plant name)
- Pronunciation
- LARK-sper
Larkspur is named for the flower's spur-shaped petal, which was thought to resemble a lark's claw or spur. It's an English plant name, pronounced LARK-sper, and it brings a garden flower straight into the nursery.
Meaning & Origin of Larkspur
Meaning: Named for the flower's spur-shaped petal, thought to resemble a lark's claw or spur.
Origin: English (plant name).
How to Pronounce Larkspur
LARK-sperIPA /ˈlɑːrkspɜːr/
Popularity of Larkspur
Larkspur does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Larkspur mean?
Named for the flower’s spur-shaped petal, thought to resemble a lark’s claw or spur.
How do you pronounce Larkspur?
Larkspur is pronounced LARK-sper (IPA: /ˈlɑːrkspɜːr/).
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