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Lynn name meaning
Last Name
38k
in the U.S.
in 2010
38k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Lynn mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Lynn
User Submitted Origins
English
59%
Welsh
23%
Hebrew
18%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Minnesota, U.S. says the name Lynn means "Waterfall or water" and is of Hebrew origin.
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Lynn means "Waterfall, brook or pool" and is of Welsh origin.
- 2 submissions from Egypt and Uganda agree the name Lynn means "Waterfall" and is of Welsh origin.
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Lynn means "Pond or Gallic Waterfall" and is of Scottish origin.
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Lynn means "Lake or water".
- A user from Canada says the name Lynn means "From the lake".
- A user from Australia says the name Lynn is of Welsh origin and means "Pool".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Lynn is of Nigerian origin and means "Witchy woman".
- A user from Canada says the name Lynn is of Chinese origin and means "rescued by God".
- A user from Pennsylvania, U.S. says the name Lynn means "Giver of life. Derived from Evelyn from Eve".
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Wiktionary
- A English habitational surname, from King's Lynn in Norfolk, from Welsh llyn (“lake”) or Old English lean (“reward”, implying land tenure).
- A Scottish habitational surname, from Scottish Gaelic linne (“firth; pond, pool; waterfall”).
- A German surname, an anglicization of Lind.
- A Irish surname, a variant of Flynn.
- A male given name transferred from the surname, usually used as a middle name.
- A female given name transferred from the surname, popular as a middle name.
- A female given name, variant of Lyn, popular as a middle name.
- A city in Massachusetts; named for King's Lynn, Norfolk.
- A town in Indiana.
- A town in Wisconsin.
- A town in Alabama.
- A town in Arkansas.
- A community in Nova Scotia.
- A river in Ontario, flowing from the town of Simcoe into Lake Erie.
- An unincorporated community in Nebraska.
- An unincorporated community in Utah; named for founder John Lind.
- An unincorporated community in West Virginia.
- A former settlement in California; named for the city in Massachusetts.
Notable Persons Named Lynn
Notable Persons Named Lynn
Lynn Collins
Lynn Collins is an actress. Her ongoing career started in 1999. Lynn was given the name Viola Lynn Collins on May 16th, 1977 in Houston, Texas, U.S. Lynn is also known as Collins and Viola Lynn.
Lynn Redgrave
Lynn Redgrave was an actress. She was most active from 1962 to 2009. Lynn was born as the child of Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson on March 8th, 1943 in Marylebone, London, England. She breathed her last breath on May 2nd, 2010.
Lynn Whitfield
Lynn Whitfield is an actress. She has had major accomplishments since 1981. Lynn was given the name Lynn Butler-Smith on May 6th, 1953 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Lynn Margulis
Lynn Margulis was a scientist in the field of biology. Lynn was given the name Lynn Petra Alexander on March 5th, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. She left this life on November 22nd, 2011.
Lynn Compton
Lynn Compton is a los angeles county district attorney. His military service ended in 1945.
Lynn Swann
Lynn Swann is a football player. Lynn was born on March 7th, 1952 in Alcoa, Tennessee.
- Lynn AndersonSinger
- Lynn Hung
- Lynn TiltonCollateralized Loan Obligation Manager
- Lynn-Holly JohnsonFigure Skater
- Lynn Wyatt
- Lynn HamiltonActress
- Lynn ConwayScientist
- Lynn WestmorelandDeputy Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee
- Lynn JenkinsVice Chair of the House Republican Conference
- Lynn SheltonFilm Director
- Lynn BordenActress
- Lynn FontanneActress
- TwinkleMusician
- Lynn Franks JohnstonComics Creator
Notable Persons With the Last Name Lynn
Notable Persons With the Last Name Lynn
Common
Common is a hip hop music musician. He holds the title Go!" excerpt. His most notable accomplishments were from 1992 to present. Common was given the name Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr. on March 13th, 1972. Common is also known as Common.
Loretta Lynn
Loretta Lynn is a country music, honky-tonk, and gospel music singer-songwriter, author, commercial spokesperson, and actress. She plays Guitar and Vocals. She has been prominent since 1960. Loretta was given the name Loretta Webb on April 14th, 1932 in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky, United States. Loretta is also known as The Coal Miner's Daughter, The First Lady of Country Music, The Decca Doll, and The Queen of Country Music.
Dame Vera Lynn
Dame Vera Lynn is a traditional pop music musician. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1935 to present. Dame was given the name Vera Margaret Welch on March 20th, 1917 in East Ham, Essex, England. Dame is also known as Welch and Vera Margaret.
Betty Lynn
Betty Lynn is an actress and actor. She was most prominent from 1940 to present. Betty was given the name Elizabeth Ann Theresa Lynn on August 29th, 1926 in Kansas City, Missouri. Betty is also known as Betty Ann Lynn.
Anthony Lynn
Anthony Lynn is a football player. Anthony was born on December 21st, 1968 in McKinney, Texas.
Lera Lynn
Lera Lynn is an americana (music) musician. Lera was born on December 5th, 1984 in Houston, Texas, United States.
Common last names for Lynn
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Lynn | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 84.61% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 8.99% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.42% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.71% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.77% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.50% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Lynn
People with the last name Lynn are most frequently White
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Fun Facts about the name Lynn
| #924 | Popular Surnames |
| #27 | Unisex Names |