Sparks

English surname

"lively; fiery; one who lives near the shrub"

Sparks Origin and Meaning

The name Sparks is a boy's name meaning "lively; fiery; one who lives near the shrub".

Sparks was originally used as a nickname in Medieval England, typically as a pet name for a lively person (or in an ironic sense, for one who was not). It was also likely used as a nickname for blacksmiths and other professionals whose work created literal fiery sparks.