Lyn
LIN
Popularity
#11697
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
8,772
Peak Year
#330 in 1954
First Recorded
1896
Style
Classic & Timeless, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Lyn is usually considered a short form of Linda, Evelyn, or other names ending in '-lyn'. Linda is of Germanic origin, meaning 'soft' or 'tender'.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Lyn St. James
American race car driver
Personality Traits
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