A feminine given name, sometimes spelled Lynn or Lynne, of uncertain origin.
Possibly derived from Welsh 'llyn,' meaning 'lake,' or from Welsh place names containing this element. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century.
The name Lynne became much more popular for girls in the 1950s, reflecting a trend where parents mixed and matched name parts to create new variations—showing how language evolves in real time.
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