Kerilynn
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Kerilynn
Kerilynn is a modern English compound name combining "Keri" (a diminutive of Kerrie/Kerry, derived from the Irish place name Ciarraighe meaning "dark" or "black") with the suffix "-lynn" (from Welsh "llyn" meaning "lake").
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Etymology
Kerilynn is a modern English compound name combining "Keri" (a diminutive of Kerrie/Kerry, derived from the Irish place name Ciarraighe meaning "dark" or "black") with the suffix "-lynn" (from Welsh "llyn" meaning "lake"). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, and emerged as a contemporary feminine given name during the late 20th century without significant historical or religious tradition.
Kerilynn currently ranks #14,574 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.
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