To shine, glitter, or flash with light.
A modern English word name that refers to a brilliant flash of light or a glittering quality. It emerged as a rare given name in the 20th century, often chosen for its bright, energetic, and optimistic connotations.
Less common today
Sparkle isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,545 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
The title character and aspiring singer Β· Sparkle (1976 film)
American rockabilly singer and guitarist