Girl Names Ending in Lyn

  1. Wendolyn
    • Lakelyn
      • Origin:

        American invented name or variation of Lachlan
      • Description:

        Baby girl names ending in lyn seem to become more numerous all the time, and this choice combining the pretty nature suffix Lake with lyn is destined for more widespread use. Lakelyn and her sister spelling Lakelynn both entered the US charts for the first time in 2022, and are sure to continue to rise.
    • Locklyn
      • Origin:

        Variation of male name Lachlin, Gaelic
      • Meaning:

        "lake land"
      • Description:

        This phonetic spelling of a traditional Scottish male name wasn't seen until used by Vince Vaughn for his daughter. As Lachlan becomes more of an established boy's name in the US, more parents are turning to the Locklyn spelling on the girl's side.
    • Emmalyn
      • Description:

        Variation of Emma with the popular suffix -lyn.
    • Hollyn
      • Origin:

        Elaboration of Holly or spelling variation of Holland
      • Meaning:

        "holly + lake, beautiful; forest land; point of the land"
      • Description:

        Hollyn combines the Christmas- and nature-inspired feel of Holly, with the preppy, unisex style of Collins, all stung together with the globetrotter flair of Holland and the trendy -lyn ending of Gracelyn, Raelyn, and co. The name first appeared in the US stats back in the 70s,but remained obscure until the 2010s when it began trending upwards.
    • Icelyn
      • Origin:

        Variation of Icelynn, invented English name
      • Description:

        Icelyn and its more popular sister Icelynn have been among the fastest-rising girls' names in the US in recent years.
    • Valyn
      • Arlyn
        • Ellyn
          • Emberlyn
            • Origin:

              Modern invented name
            • Description:

              Amber begot Ember expanded into Emberly, Emberlyn, and Emberlynn -- and undoubtedly many more variations. Emberlyn has a rhythmic Kimberly vibe too, so it might be an honor name for a grandma Amber, Kim, or Lynn.
          • Glyn
            • Origin:

              Short form of Glynis, Welsh
            • Meaning:

              "small glen, valley"
            • Description:

              Glyn is a pretty, glimmery name that is heard much less often than Welsh sisters Gwen and Bryn. It is also used for boys and might make a good honor name for an ancestral Glenn.
          • Kaylyn
            • Description:

              Variation of Kalin.
          • Newlyn
            • Origin:

              Welsh
            • Meaning:

              "new pond"
            • Description:

              Male name that seems feminine enough to switch genders, if you're looking for a new lyn spin.
          • Fallyn
            • Taelyn
              • Emilyn
                • Westlyn
                  • Origin:

                    American invented name
                  • Description:

                    Westlyn is a hot new girls' names, rising 350 percent in 2017 over the year before in official US statistics. It was given to just over 100 baby girls in 2017. Actor Josh Brolin named his daughter Westlyn Reign. Near-identical twin Westlynn is also growing in popularity, given to about half as many baby girls. Westlyn is a combination of word name West, also becoming more popular in various forms including Weston and Wesley for boys, and the long-used suffix lyn. West is a stylist and attractive unisex short form.
                • Westlyn
                  • Origin:

                    American invented name
                  • Description:

                    Westlyn is a hot new girls' names, rising 350 percent in 2017 over the year before in official US statistics. It was given to just over 100 baby girls in 2017. Actor Josh Brolin named his daughter Westlyn Reign. Near-identical twin Westlynn is also growing in popularity, given to about half as many baby girls. Westlyn is a combination of word name West, also becoming more popular in various forms including Weston and Wesley for boys, and the long-used suffix lyn. West is a stylist and attractive unisex short form.
                • Jessalyn
                  • Origin:

                    Compound name including Jessica or Jessa and Lyn
                  • Meaning:

                    "to behold beauty"
                  • Description:

                    With a hint of the floral Jessamyn, the familiarity of Jessica, and reminiscent of sweet but strong Jocelyn, this compound name was quietly but consistently used from the 80s until the mid 2010s when it began to fall out of favor. This fall coincided with both Jessica dropping out of the US Top 200, and, interestingly, with Jojo and Jessalynn Siwa's appearance on reality TV show Dance Moms.
                • Cathlyn