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Flynn name meaning
Last Name
63k
in the U.S.
in 2010
63k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Flynn mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Flynn
User Submitted Origins
Irish
73%
English
13%
French
7%
Slavic
7%
User Submitted Meanings
- 2 submissions from Florida, U.S. agree the name Flynn means "Friend" and is of French / Irish origin.
- A user from New Zealand says the name Flynn is of Irish origin and means "Son of the red one".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Flynn is of Irish origin and means "Red/Ruddy".
- A submission from Massachusetts, U.S. says the name Flynn means "Dad".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
Anglicized from Irish Ó Floinn, "descendant of Flann (red)".
- A surname of Irish origin.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Notable Persons Named Flynn
Notable Persons Named Flynn
Flynn Rider
Flynn Morrison
His ongoing career started in 2012. Flynn was born on March 17th, 2005.
Flynn Buchanan
Flynn Robinson
Flynn Robinson is a basketball player for the Cincinnati Royals, San Diego Conquistadors, Indiana Wizards, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Washington Wizards. He was most active from 1965 to 1978. Flynn was born on April 28th, 1941 in Elgin, Illinois.
Flynn Saunders
Flynn Saunders is a soap character.
Flynn Gower
Flynn Gower is a progressive rock and alternative rock musician and songwriter. He plays Guitar. He has had major accomplishments since 1995. Flynn was born in Sydney.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Flynn
Notable Persons With the Last Name Flynn
Michael T. Flynn
Their military service ended in 2014. Michael was born in Middletown, Rhode Island.
Errol Flynn
Errol Flynn was an actor. His ongoing career started in 1932. Errol was given the name Errol Leslie Thomson Flynn on June 20th, 1909 in Battery Point, Tasmania. He died on October 14th, 1959.
Jerome Flynn
Jerome Flynn is an actor and singer. He has had major accomplishments since 1985. Jerome was born on March 16th, 1963 in Bromley, London, England.
Johnny Flynn
Johnny Flynn is a musician and actor. Johnny was born on March 14th, 1983 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Johnny is also known as Joe Flynn.
Neil Flynn
Neil Flynn is an actor and comedian. He has been prominent since 1982. Neil was given the name Neil Richard Flynn on November 13th, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Gillian Flynn
Gillian Flynn is a fiction, thriller (genre), and mystery fiction writer. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2007 to present. Gillian was given the name Gillian Schieber Flynn on February 24th, 1971 in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
- Jonny FlynnBasketball Player
- Vince FlynnWriter
- Sean FlynnPhotojournalist
- Matt FlynnFootball Player
- Robb FlynnMusician
- Barbara FlynnActress
- Elizabeth Gurley FlynnIndustrial Workers of the World Organizer
- Joe FlynnActor
- Beau FlynnFilm Producer
- Candace Flynn
- Raymond FlynnMayor of Boston
- Dean FlynnPornographic Actor
- Fireman Jim Flynn
- John T. Flynn
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Flynn | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 91.91% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 3.07% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.60% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.50% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.26% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Flynn
People with the last name Flynn are most frequently White
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Flynn
| #534 | Popular Surnames |
| #18 | Names Inspired by Disney |