Clarke
[klɑrk]Meaning
an English and Irish surname meaning "clerk", from Latin clericus
Background Story
Clarke is a surname of English and Irish origin, meaning "clerk", and comes from the Latin clericus. Variants include Clerk and Clark. It is also uncommonly chosen as a given name.
Temperament
Variations
Clark, Clarke
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