Dallyn
Meaning of Dallyn
Dallyn is a unisex given name of Anglo-American derivation, likely evolving from Old English personal-name elements or blending variants such as Daly and Alan; pronounced DAL-in (/ˈdælɪn/), it features a concise two-syllable structure with balanced consonant-vowel sequencing. According to U.S. Social Security Administration data, Dallyn first appeared in the early 1990s, peaked at rank 763 in 1992 with six births, and most recently placed at rank 935 with eight occurrences in 2022. Its steady but modest usage reflects a measured preference among parents for names that offer distinctive character, phonetic clarity and gender-neutral adaptability without veering into trend-driven ubiquity. From a technical standpoint, Dallyn’s phonemic simplicity and clear articulation align with contemporary naming conventions, while its historical connections to English roots provide a subtle link to tradition. It occupies a quiet middle ground on modern name charts.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as DAL-in (/ˈdælɪn/)
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