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Taylynn
Pronounced TAY-lin /ΛteΙͺ.lΙͺn/High
Meaning: Modern American blend of Tay- β from Taylor, 'cutter of cloth' β with the -lynn ending, from Welsh llyn, 'lake'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Taylynn assembles two of the most productive elements in modern American naming: Tay-, lifted from Taylor β the English occupational surname for a tailor, literally 'cutter of cloth' β and -lynn, the suffix from Welsh llyn, 'lake', that has decorated names since Marilyn's heyday. Sisters include Taelyn, Tayleen, and the boy-leaning Taylin.
The name emerged in U.S. records as Taylor boomed for girls in the 1990s, offering a more obviously feminine spin on the unisex hit. Taylynn remains rare, a custom-feeling name with familiar parts.
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What does the name Taylynn mean?
Taylynn is a modern blend: Tay- from Taylor, the surname meaning 'cutter of cloth', plus -lynn, from Welsh llyn, 'lake'.
How do you pronounce Taylynn?
It's said TAY-lin /ΛteΙͺ.lΙͺn/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Taylynn a boy or girl name?
Taylynn is a girl's name; spellings like Taylin appear occasionally for boys.
How popular is Taylynn?
Taylynn is a rare, modern name in the U.S.