Lyn: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Short form of names like Evelyn/Carolyn (English); lake, pool, from Welsh llyn (Welsh)
Origin
English; Welsh
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
LIN

Lyn is an English; Welsh unisex name meaning “short form of names like Evelyn/Carolyn (English); lake, pool, from Welsh llyn (Welsh)”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Lyn

Meaning: Short form of names like Evelyn/Carolyn (English); lake, pool, from Welsh llyn (Welsh).

Origin: English; Welsh.

How to Pronounce Lyn

LINIPA /lɪn/

Popularity of Lyn

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