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Lyncoln
Pronounced LINK-ən /ˈlɪŋk.ən/High
Meaning: A -yn- spelling of Lincoln — from Old English/Latin, 'the lake colony; the Roman colony by the pool'Low
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History & Origin
Lyncoln is a -yn- spelling of Lincoln — from Old English/Latin, 'the lake colony; the Roman colony by the pool' (Brythonic lindo, 'a pool, a lake', plus Latin colonia), the name of the English cathedral city. Borne with honor by President Abraham Lincoln. A crisp, modern surname/place-name; the -yn- styling personalizes it (nickname Link).
It registers thinly beside Lincoln. Rare in this spelling, the-lake-colony at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Lyncoln mean?
Lyncoln spells Lincoln — 'the lake colony; the Roman colony by the pool'.
How do you pronounce Lyncoln?
It's said LINK-ən /ˈlɪŋk.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Lyncoln a boy or girl name?
Lyncoln is a boy's name.
How popular is Lyncoln?
Lyncoln is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Lincoln is more common.