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Lynne

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Pronounced LIN /ˈlɪn/High

Meaning: From the Welsh llyn, 'lake; pool' — the same word behind place names across Wales. Lynne is the -e spelling of Lynn, long used as a first name and a middle name, and also as a short form of Linda and Carolyn.Medium

In 30 seconds: Still water in one syllable: Lynne comes from the Welsh llyn, 'lake' (said 'LIN').
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Origin MediumWelsh, English
MeaningFrom the Welsh llyn, 'lake; pool' — the same word behind place names across Wales. Lynne is the -e spelling of Lynn, long used as a first name and a middle name, and also as a short form of Linda and Carolyn.
U.S. rank (2024)#14507 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1960
Total births (all-time)≈ 61,952

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196219072024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lynne is the -e spelling of Lynn, from the Welsh llyn, 'lake; pool'. It became a favorite English first name and middle name a few generations ago and also served as a short form of Linda and Carolyn — a small, steady classic (said 'LIN').

It is uncommon as a first name today in the U.S., though still a beloved middle name. Clean, classic, and calm.

Did you know? Wales is dotted with llyn — lakes and pools that give their name to villages and valleys. Lynne carries that quiet water word into a single, clean beat.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Lynne — Welsh llyn 'lake'; Lynn/Lynne first and middle name use

Variations

LynnLynLinn

Nicknames

LynnieLyn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lynne mean?

Lynne comes from the Welsh llyn, meaning 'lake; pool'; it is also a short form of names like Linda and Carolyn.

How do you pronounce Lynne?

It's said LIN /ˈlɪn/ — one syllable.

Is Lynne a boy or girl name?

Lynne is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lynne?

Lynne is uncommon as a first name today, though it was a mid-century favorite and remains a much-loved middle name.

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