Faylynn
Meaning of Faylynn
Faylynn is a contemporary English feminine appellation formed through the morphological fusion of the element “Fay,” itself derived from the Old French fae, connoting fairy or enchantment, and “Lynn,” which traces to the Welsh llyn (lake) or the Old English linn (pool or waterfall), thus imparting a composite semantic field of ethereal charm and aqueous tranquility. Though absent from classical onomastic registries, its emergence reflects late twentieth- and early twenty-first-century naming conventions that favor inventive compound creations. Phonetically rendered in English as FAY-lin (/ˈfeɪlɪn/), Faylynn has maintained a modest yet consistent presence in the United States, with annual occurrences ranging from five to nine newborns and a Social Security Administration rank fluctuating in the mid-900s between 2006 and 2024—a pattern indicative of its rare but enduring appeal among parents seeking a name that balances lyrical modernity with subtle allusive depth.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as FAY-lin (/ˈfeɪlɪn/)
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