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Alyn
Pronounced AL-in /ˈæl.ɪn/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Alan (Welsh Alun), of Celtic/Breton origin, variously read as 'little rock,' 'handsome' or 'harmony'; Alyn is also the name of a river in Wales.Low
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History & Origin
Alyn is a form of Alan, of Celtic/Breton origin, read as 'little rock,' 'handsome' or 'harmony'; it is also a Welsh river name. The routes are layered, which we note -- rare in the U.S. (said 'AL-in').
It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, soft, and Celtic.
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What does the name Alyn mean?
Alyn is a form of Alan (Welsh Alun), 'little rock; handsome; harmony' -- also a Welsh river name.
How do you pronounce Alyn?
It's said AL-in /ˈæl.ɪn/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Alyn a boy or girl name?
Alyn is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Alyn?
Alyn is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.