Lynne
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Origin of the name Lynne:
Transferred use of a British place-name derived from the Welsh llyn (lake). It is also thought to have originated as a short form of Lynnette, a name of several derivations, or of Linda (beautiful, tender). Alternatively, Lynn is used as a short form of any of the various names that contain the suffix -lyn(n) or -line. Var: Lyn, Lynn.
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My first name is Lynne and I cant tell you how many times I have heard people respond to introductions with "Lynne? That's my middle name!". I can barely hold back the obvious eye roll. It really is one of the top 2 middle names for women nationwide but everyone seems to think they are dropping a bombshell with this response when meeting me. I do like that it is an uncommon first name but have always wished for something more elaborate or eloquent. Even two or three syllables to linger longer than the simplistic "lynn"...
________i apologize up front to the women with the name Lynne or variations of it....because it is my middle name and I HATE IT!!! It is so common, i hate hearing it coming and going, seems like half of girls have it as a middle name. And the ones i have known with it as a first name are kind of butch. The meaning is nice, but still hate the name.
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* Lynn Abbey (born 1948), American author
* Lynn Collins (born 1979), American actress
* Lynn Davies (born 1942), Welsh athlete
* Lynn Dean (born 1923), Louisiana politician
* Lynn Redgrave (1943-2010), English actress
* Lynn Whitfield (born 1953), American actress
* Lynne Spears, mom to Brittany Spears- Lynne in song, story & screen: | Edit
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