The first name Lynn is of Anglo Saxon, American, Spanish, German, French, English origin. It is often a boy or girl name. It has the following meaning(s):

Anglo Saxon: Dwells by the Torrent

American: From the Name Linda or Lyndon

Anglo Saxon: A Cascade

Anglo Saxon: A Waterfall or Rapids; Short for Evelyn and Madeline (Lyn, Lynne, Lin)

Spanish: Variant of Linda: Pretty

German: Variant of Linda: Snake. Lime Tree; Linden Tree. Can Also Be a Diminutive of Any Name Ending in -linda

French: Variant of Lynette: Variant of Eluned: Idol. This Form Emerged in Tennyson's Story of Sir Gareth and Lynette, in One of His 'Idylls of the King'

English: Waterfall

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Jaslynn  (English)
Modern Variant of Jasmine; Combination of Jocelyn and the Musical Term 'Jazz. '

Jaylynn  (English)
Feminine Variant of Jay

Jazlynn  (American)
From Jasmine and Lynn

Jazlynn  (English)
Modern Variant of Jasmine; Combination of Jocelyn and the Musical Term Jazz

Jenalynn  (English)
Variant of Jenny Which is a Diminutive of Jane and Jennifer

Jenilynn  (English)
Variant of Jenny Which is a Diminutive of Jane and Jennifer

Jenilynn  (English)
Variant of Jenny Which is a Diminutive of Jane and Jennifer. Note: 'This Database is Copyright Muse Creations Inc. '

Jerilynn  (English)
Modern Blend of Jerry and Marilyn

Jocelynn  (English)
Medieval Male Name Adopted As a Feminine Name

Jocelynn  (French)
Medieval Male Name Adopted As a Feminine Name

Jonalynn  (English)
Modern Feminine of John and Jon

Josalynn  (English)
Medieval Male Name Adopted As a Feminine Name

Josalynn  (French)
Medieval Male Name Adopted As a Feminine Name

Joycelynn  (English)
Cheerful; Merry

Juandalynn  (Spanish)
From Gwendolyn

Kaelynn  (English)
Variant of Kay and Kayla, Meaning: Keeper of the Keys; Pure

Kailynne  (English)
Variant of Kay and Kayla, Meaning: Keeper of the Keys; Pure

Kaitlynn  (Irish)
Modern Phonetic Form of the Irish Name Caitlin from Catherine Meaning Pure

Kalynn  (English)
Variant of Kay and Kayla, Meaning: Keeper of the Keys; Pure

Karalynn  (Scandinavian)
Abbreviation of Katherine. Pure

Katelynn  (Celtic/Gaelic)
From Catherine and Lynn

Katelynn  (English)
Medieval English Form of the Irish Caitlin. Pure

Kathlynn  (Irish)
Variant of Caitlin Derived from Katherine. 'Pure.'

Kathlynn  (Irish)
Variant of Caitlin Derived from Katherine. Pure

Katlynn  (English)
Medieval English Form of the Irish Caitlin. Pure

Katlynne  (English)
Medieval English Form of the Irish Caitlin. 'Pure'

Katlynne  (English)
Medieval English Form of the Irish Caitlin. Pure

Kaylynn  (English)
Variant of Kay and Kayla. Keeper of the Keys; Pure

Kennalyn  (Contemporary)
Combination of Kenna or Kendra and Lynn

Krystalynn  (Greek)
Variant of Crystal. Sparkling. 'K' from the Greek Spelling of Krystallos

Krystalynn  (English)
Variant of Crystal. Sparkling. 'K' from the Greek Spelling of Krystallos

Krystalynn  (Greek)
Variant of Crystal. Sparkling. 'K' from the Greek Spelling of Krystallos

Linette  (Welsh)
Honored Model (Linet, Linnet, Lanefte, Lynette, Lynnet)

Lorilynn  (English)
Modern Variant of Lora and Laurie Referring to the Laurel Tree or Sweet Bay Tree Symbolic of Honor and Victory

Lynley  (Arthurian Legend)
Abbreviation of Lynnette Who Accompanied Sir Gareth on a Knightly Quest in Arthurian Legend; Variant of the Irish Gaelic Word 'Lann' Meaning House; Church

Lynley  (English)
Abbreviation of Lynnette Who Accompanied Sir Gareth on a Knightly Quest in Arthurian Legend; Variant of the Irish Gaelic Word 'Lann' Meaning 'House; Church. '

Lynna  (Anglo Saxon)
A Cascade

Lynna  (Arthurian Legend)
Abbreviation of Lynnette Who Accompanied Sir Gareth on a Knightly Quest in Arthurian Legend; Variant of the Irish Gaelic Word 'Lann' Meaning House; Church

Lynna  (English)
Abbreviation of Lynnette Who Accompanied Sir Gareth on a Knightly Quest in Arthurian Legend; Variant of the Irish Gaelic Word 'Lann' Meaning 'House; Church. '

Lynna  (English)
Waterfall

Lynne  (English)
Abbreviation of Lynnette Who Accompanied Sir Gareth on a Knightly Quest in Arthurian Legend; Variant of the Irish Gaelic Word 'Lann' Meaning 'House; Church.'

Lynne  (English)
Beautiful Waterfall

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