This time the male name in First Names First is Clark - a name that is more often the last name, but we did find a few people that have it as the first name. The name Clark is of English and Scottish origin, and is derived from the Middle English word “clerk” which means “scholar” or “clergyman.” So, take your pick, and find some inspiring stories behind these names. Give this a couple of minutes – for lives lived have all something worthwhile to tell us. Let them!

Clark Shaughnessy* Am. football coach/innovator – St. Cloud, MN USA (1892)
Clark Ashton Smith* writer/ artist – Long Valley, CA USA (1893)

Clark Gable* actor – Cadiz, OH USA (1901) pic
Clark Clifford* lawyer/ presidential adviser – Fort Scott, KS USA (1906)

Clark Terry* jazz musician/composer/educator  – St. Louis, MO USA (1920)

Clark Kimberling* mathematician/ musician/composer – Hinsdale, IL USA (1942)
Clark Olofsson* bank robber (“Stockholm syndrome“) – Trollhättan, Sweden (1947)

Clark Johnson* actor/ director  – Philadelphia, PA USA (1954)

Clark Accord* Surinamese–Dutch author/makeup artist – Paramaribo, Suriname (2011/50)
Clark Kellogg* basketball player/analyst – Cleveland, OH USA (1961)
Clark Gregg* actor/ screenwriter/director – Boston, MA USA (1962)
Clark Adams* freethought leader/activist – Louisville, KY USA (1969)

Updated 11.9.2023