Lynn

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Lake, waterfall
Popularity
The name Lynn has been in use for several decades and has remained a moderately popular name across the world. According to the latest Social Security Administration data, Lynn ranked #986 in popularity in the United States in 2020.

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Lynn Name meanings & History

Lake, waterfall. From an English surname that was derived from Welsh llyn meaning "lake". Before the start of the 20th century it was primarily used for boys, but it has since come to be more common for girls. In some cases it may be thought of as a short form of Linda or names that end in lyn or line. Lynn is a unisex name, but it is more commonly used as a girl’s name. It is a classic and timeless name that can be used for babies born in any season.

Zodiac Sign of Lynn: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Lynn:

L: Liaison,Luscious,Lover,Lazy,Legal,Lovely,Languid

Y: Yin/Yang,Youth-giving,Yen/money

N: Nutrition,Nagging,Nice,Nervous,Nitpicking,Neurosis,Neat

Lynn is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Lynn include actress Lynn Redgrave, singer-songwriter Lynn Anderson, and political commentator Lynn Sweet.

2.) LYNN (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: 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). See LINDA and LYNETTE. Alternatively, Lynn is used as a short form of any of the various names that contain the suffix -lyn(n) or - line. Var: Lyn. (LIN)


3.) Lynn (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) waterfall; pool below a waterfall. See also Lin.

Other Forms: Lyn, Lynlee


4.) Lynn (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) fresh as spring water

Other Forms: Lin, Linn, Linnie, Lyn, Lynne


5.) Lynn (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) water-loving

Other Forms: Lin, Linn, Lyn, Lynne


6.) Lynn (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Burmese, English) a form of Lin.

Other Forms: Lyn, Lynell, Lynette, Lynnard, Lynoll


7.) LYNN (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: 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 a short form of the various names containing the element lyn or line . Var: Lin, Linn, Linne, Lynne. Pet: Lynnie. (LIN)


8.) Lynn (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Pretty

Other Forms: Lyn, Lynne


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