Lynn - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Lynn \l(y)-nn\ is pronounced lin. It is of English origin. Variant of Flann (Irish, Gaelic) "ruddy-complected". The surname is also possibly of Old English and Gaelic origin, meaning "lake", "waterfall" or "pool", and probably would have been given to a family living near such a body of water. Sometimes used as a diminutive of Linda (Spanish) "pretty". Used especially as a middle name and as a feminine beginning or ending in many name blends, such as Kaylyn and Lynlee. Actress Lynn Redgrave.

Lynn has 17 variant forms: Lin, Linell, Linn, Linnell, Lyn, Lynae, Lyndel, Lyndell, Lynell, Lynelle, Lynette, Lynlee, Lynley, Lynna, Lynne, Lynnelle and Lynnett.

For more information, see also related names Ashlynn, Brandilyn, Bryn, Brynn, Mandoline, Marilyn, Marlin, Rosalyn and Madeline.

Baby names that sound like Lynn are Lyna, Lina, Lena, Lanny, Lanna, Lana, Lynah, Lene, Layne, Lane, Lani, Leann, Leyna, Lenna, Liann, Lynnea, Lynnae, Lynea, Linna, Loni, Lonni, Lonna, Lona, Luann and Luna.

Lynn is a very popular female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Lynn. Click here to compare Lynn with related baby names.