As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)


Strong of body, from Stark.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Ireland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

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