Rylyn

English, Irish

"rye clearing; rye land"

Rylyn Origin and Meaning

The name Rylyn is a girl's name meaning "rye clearing; rye land".

Rylyn blends a number of modern trends: love for name Riley, the addition of the -lyn suffix, replacement of a vowel with a Y, a nature-connected meaning, and a slightly unisex, surname-inspired feel. While the alternative spelling Rylynn was popular in the late 2010s, this never one never caught on. perhaps because it looks a little repetitive.

A modern creation, Rylyn is variation of Riley, or an alternative form of Rylan. Both of Irish origin and associated with the growing of rye, the addition of -lyn could offer the alternative meanings "rye by the lake" or "beautiful rye".