Woodlyn
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Woodlyn
Woodlyn is a modern English name composed of "wood" (referring to a forest) and the suffix "-lyn" (a diminutive or place-name ending), meaning "small wood" or "woodland place." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, and emerged as a given name in the 20th century with no significant historical or religious significance.
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Etymology
Woodlyn is a modern English name composed of "wood" (referring to a forest) and the suffix "-lyn" (a diminutive or place-name ending), meaning "small wood" or "woodland place." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, and emerged as a given name in the 20th century with no significant historical or religious significance.
Woodlyn currently ranks #14,839 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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