Lynley Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lynley Name at a Glance

Name	Lynley
Meaning	Abbreviation of Lynnette who accompanied Sir Gareth on a knightly quest in Arthurian legend; variant of the Irish Gaelic word 'lann' meaning house; church.
Origin	ArthurianLegend
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Lynley Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lynley means “Abbreviation of Lynnette who accompanied Sir Gareth on a knightly quest in Arthurian legend; variant of the Irish Gaelic word 'lann' meaning house; church”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lynley Name Origin

Our database records Lynley under ArthurianLegend origin. Browse more ArthurianLegend baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lynley a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lynley is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lynley

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