Lynne Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lynne Name at a Glance

Name	Lynne
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	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Lynne Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lynne 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.

Lynne Name Origin

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

Is Lynne a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Lynne

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