Additionally, the name joins well as a suffix to other names to create a longer one, such as Aislynn, Evelyn, and Brooklyn. It is also very adaptable and goes well with many other names, making it a frequent choice for use as a middle name.
How Popular is the Name Lynn?
Lynn is a well-known name that is most common as a middle name or joined with another name as the last syllable (think Katelynn). As a first name, throughout most of the 20th century, Lynn maintained a spot in the top 1,000 names until 1996, when it was ranked 933. Since then, it hasn’t made the list. The name was at its most popular from the late 1940s to the late 1960s, ranging from 85 to its highest position of 60 in 1958.
Name Variations
The most common variations of the name Lynn include:
Lin (Chinese) Linda (Spanish) Lindon, Lyndon, Linden (English) Linford, Lynford (English) Lynelle (Welsh) Lynette, Lynnette (French) Lynne (English)
Similar Names
Similar sounding names to Lynn include:
Jasmine Lillian Lilibet Lilly Lisa London Madison
Other names starting with L:
Lana Lane Laura Lauren Leonard Lester Lewis Louis Louisa Louise
Names ending in Lin, Lyn, or Lynn:
AdelynnAislynnAmberlynCaitlynEvelynGracelynnJaclynJacalynKatelynnMadelineMadelynRoselyn
Common Nicknames
As it is already a short name, Lynn does not tend to be shortened or lend itself to nicknames. However, some people may use Lynnie, Lyli, Lyno, or other variations on an L or N sound.
Suggested Sibling Names
Looking for a sibling name for Lynn? Here are some popular choices:
Audrey Amy Eli Gabriel Luke Maria Michael Olivia Oliver Robert Shannon Simone Victoria
Famous People Named Lynn
Some notable people named Lynn include:
Lynn Nolan Ryan, Jr., an American Major League Baseball pitcher and member of the National Baseball League Hall of FameLynn Fontanne, a celebrated English theater actressLynn Redgrave, a British American Golden Globe-winning actressLynn Shelton, an American director of filmsLynn Swann, an American wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, sports broadcaster, and politician
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