Lynn
lin
Popularity
#2804
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Welsh
Total Births
234,691
Peak Year
#8,989 in 1956
First Recorded
1880
Style
Nature-Inspired, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Lynn is of Welsh origin, derived from the Welsh word 'llyn' meaning 'lake' or 'pool'. It can also be a short form of Linda or names ending in '-lyn'.
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The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Lynn Redgrave
English actress from a theatrical family.
Loretta Lynn
American country music singer-songwriter.
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