Lyne
Celtic/Old English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Lyne
Lyne is a variant spelling of Lynn, derived from the Old English word "linn" meaning waterfall or lake, with roots in Celtic languages where similar terms denote water features.
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Etymology
Lyne is a variant spelling of Lynn, derived from the Old English word "linn" meaning waterfall or lake, with roots in Celtic languages where similar terms denote water features. The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures and has no specific religious association, though it gained modern popularity as both a given name and surname in Britain and North America during the 20th century.
Lyne currently ranks #17,824 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1957.
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