Lynn (given name)

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Lynn
Gender Unisex
Origin
Word/name Celtic
Meaning Pond, Waterfall, Pool, Lake
Other names
Alternative spellingLyn, Lyne, Lynne, Lin, Linn, Linne
Related namesLin, Linda, Linn, Linnell, Lyn, Lynae, Lynelle, Lynette, Lynna, Lynne, Lynnelle, Lynnette

Lynn or Lynne is a predominantly feminine given name in English-speaking countries. It is now more popular as a middle name than as a first name. It comes from Welsh, meaning "lake". It is also popular as a suffix for female first names.

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