Lynne

Meaning of Lynne

Originating from the Welsh word for “lake” (llyn) and echoed in Gaelic as “pool” (linne), Lynne functions as an English-language unisex name pronounced lin. It reached its zenith in mid-century America—peaking in the mid-1960s within the top 250—before gradually receding to a stable position in the lower 900s by 2024 (rank 944, with six newborns). Though its current usage is modest, Lynne retains a quiet charm that appeals to those seeking a name at once familiar and distinctive. In Anglo-American contexts it conveys gentle steadiness—neither too bold nor too obscure—offering its bearer an air of effortless poise.