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Lynnie
Pronounced LIN-ee /ˈlɪn.i/High
Meaning: A pet form of Lynn/Lynne — from Welsh llyn, 'a lake, a pool'; also a pet of Carolyn, Evelyn, and other -lyn namesMedium
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History & Origin
Lynnie is a pet form of Lynn/Lynne — from Welsh llyn, 'a lake, a pool, a waterfall' — and a fond short form of names ending in -lyn (Carolyn, Evelyn, Jocelyn). A sweet, soft, affectionate name; the -ie styling personalizes it (said 'LIN-ee'; nickname Lynn).
It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-lake at the root, and sweet.
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What does the name Lynnie mean?
Lynnie pets Lynn — Welsh 'a lake, a pool'; also short for the -lyn names.
How do you pronounce Lynnie?
It's said LIN-ee /ˈlɪn.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Lynnie a boy or girl name?
Lynnie is a girl's name.
How popular is Lynnie?
Lynnie is a rare name in the U.S.