English · Unisex name
Lynn
“lake or waterfall”
About the name Lynn
The name Lynn originates from the Welsh word ‘llyn’, meaning ‘lake’, or from the Old English ‘lind’, meaning ‘lime tree’. It has been used as both a first name and a surname. Notably, Lynn is associated with the American singer-songwriter Lynn Anderson, known for her hit song ‘Rose Garden’.
- Meaning
- lake or waterfall
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- LIN(1 syl.)
Middle names for Lynn
- Lynn Marie
- Lynn James
- Lynn Alex
- Lynn Taylor
- Lynn Rae
Questions about Lynn
- What does Lynn mean?
- Lynn is an English name meaning "lake or waterfall".
- How do you pronounce Lynn?
- Lynn is pronounced LIN, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Lynn?
- Variants of Lynn include Lynne, Lin.
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