What does Heilyn mean?

Heilyn as a boys' name is pronounced HAY-lin. It is of Welsh origin, and the meaning of Heilyn is "to prepare". Originally an occupational name for a wine steward, from heilio and the -yn ending. The name is borne by two characters in the "Mabinogi".

STARTS WITH He-

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How popular is Heilyn?

Heilyn is an uncommon first name for men and also a rare last name for all people. (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Heilyn is alike in pronunciation to Halen, Hallen, Haylan, Howlan and Howlen. Other suggested similar-sounding names are Ailwyn, Airyn, Allyn, Alyn, Berlyn, Berwyn, Colyn, Delwyn, Devlyn, Evelyn, Galyn, Garlyn, Hagly, Hailey, Haily (see Haley), Haimon, Hamlen, Hamlin, Hamlyn, Harlin, Harly, Harlyn, Harlynn, Heddwyn, Hedeon, Hedley, Hedly (see Hedley), Hedwin, Hedwyn, Hedwynn (see Heddwyn), Heiko, Heiman, Heimann, Hein, Heine, Heiner, Heini, Heinie, Helgi, Heller, Henlea, Henlee, Henley, Henlie, Herlad, Herman▼, Hermon▼, Hernly, Hewson, Hildy, Hill, Hilly, Hurly, Husayn, Hywyn, Jenkyn (see Jenkin), Jermyn, Keilan, Kelvyn, Kervyn, Meilyr, Merlyn▼, Mervyn, Neilan, Olyn, Perkyn, Terryn, Teryn, Tevyn and Verlyn. These names tend to be more frequently used than Heilyn.