Lynn
Lynn has multiple origins. In Welsh, "llyn" means lake. In Old English, "linde" or "lind" means lime tree, and "lin" means flax. As a first name, Lynn is modern English-language — it emerged as a short form of Linda, Madeline, and other names. The name has been used for both boys and girls but is predominantly feminine. Lynn was a top-100 American name from 1930 to 1965, peaking at #36 in 1953. The peak was so concentrated that Lynn now reads as definitively mid-century. Lynn Fontanne (1887-1983), the Anglo-American actress, was one half of the legendary Lunt-Fontanne theatrical partnership. Loretta Lynn (1932-2022), the country singer, gave the name a musical dimension. I find Lynn has a brisk, mid-century quality — the single syllable is direct, and the "L" opening is gentle. The name has been outside the US top 1000 since 2001. Lynn is a unisex name of Welsh / English origin that means "Lake, waterfall (Welsh) or flax (English)". Brisk, mid-century, and friendly. The name sounds approachable. Lynns tend to be steady. US peaked #36 in 1953. Outside top 1000 since 2001. Well-known people named Lynn include Lynn Fontanne (actress), Loretta Lynn (singer), Lynn (Welsh word), Lynn (fictional, various). Common variations and related forms of Lynn include Lynne (variant), Lyn (variant), Lynn (unisex), Lynnie (nickname).