Flynn
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Flynn
Flynn derives from the Irish surname Ó Floinn, meaning "descendant of Flann," where Flann comes from the Old Irish word "flann" meaning "red" or "ruddy," likely referring to hair or complexion.
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Etymology
Flynn derives from the Irish surname Ó Floinn, meaning "descendant of Flann," where Flann comes from the Old Irish word "flann" meaning "red" or "ruddy," likely referring to hair or complexion. The name is primarily used in Irish and Irish-American cultures, with historical prominence in medieval Ireland among kings and warriors, and gained wider recognition through English-language media and immigration patterns.
Flynn currently ranks #828 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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