Maelynn
Meaning of Maelynn
Maelynn is a modern, whipped-up-with-love blend that marries the vintage charm of Mae—long linked to the springtime goddess Maia—with the lilting Lynn, an old Welsh word for “lake.” The result is a name that feels like sunshine skipping across water: fresh, feminine, and quietly strong. Pronounced MAY-lin, Maelynn rolls off the tongue with a musical ease and offers ready-made nicknames like Mae, May, or the breezy Lynn. In the United States she hovers just outside the top 500, making her familiar enough to be spelled on the first try yet rare enough for a child to keep most playgrounds to herself. Parents drawn to contemporary favorites such as Raelynn and Adalyn often fall for Maelynn’s soft cadence, while fans of classics appreciate the nod to timeless Mae. Picture Saturday picnics, wildflower crowns, and the serene confidence of a mirrored lake—that’s the quiet magic Maelynn brings to the birth certificate.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as MAY-lin (/ˈmeɪlɪn/)
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