Lynn - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Lynn \l(y)-

, also used as boy's name Lynn, 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, Evelyn, 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 common first name for women (#166 out of 4276) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#862 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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