TheNameDBKirk
MasculineMeaning
A church or place of worship, derived from the Scottish word for church.
Etymology
Kirk comes from Old Norse 'kirkja,' which was borrowed into Scottish English to denote a church building. The term became established in Scottish place names and subsequently as a given name.
About the Name Kirk
Kirk is primarily a Scottish name with strong cultural associations with Scotland. It has been used as a given name since at least the 19th century.