At a Glance: Name: Lynx – Meaning: the lynx, a sharp-eyed wildcat – Origin: Latin (from Greek lynx) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: LINKS
Lynx is a Latin (from Greek lynx) boy's name meaning “the lynx, a sharp-eyed wildcat”. It appears in 7 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Lynx
Meaning: The lynx, a sharp-eyed wildcat.
Origin: Latin (from Greek lynx).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Lynx
Phonetic: LINKS IPA: /lɪŋks/
Popularity of Lynx
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2008–2024.
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