Lynn Name Meaning & Origin
Lynn
Origin of the name Lynn:
Transferred use of a British place-name which is 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 a short form of the various names containing the element lyn(n) or line.
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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- Comments and insights on the name Lynn
Boring first name but great middle name!
I think Lynn is very pretty as a first name, especially with Marie or Anne as a middle name.
- Personal experiences with the name Lynn
My middle name is Lynn, and I love it (Bailey Lynn). I'm also giving it to my daughter as her middle name (Naiomi Katja Lynn). I think its pretty, simple, and sweet.
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As a Lynn, I don't think my name is boring at all. I do get the comment "Oh! That's my/my mom's/my aunt's middle name!" all the time.- Nicknames for Lynn
Lynbyn
Lynnie
Lyndy- Meanings and history of the name Lynn
- Famous real-life people named Lynn
Lynn Anderson
Lynn Abbey, American author
Lynn Collins, American actress
Lynn Davies, Welsh athlete
Lynn Redgrave, English actress
Lynn Whitfield, American actress
Lynn Hilary, Member of Irish singing group Celtic Woman
Lynn Gunn, vocalist of American rock band PVRIS- Lynn in song, story & screen