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Lyn

Statistics: Argentina · native version ↗
Girl Name day: March 14
Origin: Medieval Norman.
From Aveline, affectionate form of the Germanic Ava, which became established as an English surname.

Name day for Lyn

March 14

Why this day? Lyn is a short form of Evelyn, and shares its name day.

Lyn is celebrated in the United States and Germany on October 4; Brazil and Argentina on March 14; France on August 15.

The story of the name Lyn

Lyn is a short form of Evelyn. It keeps its origin (Medieval Norman) and meaning, and shares its name day, March 14.

On birth records, Lyn is rarely written as such: the Lyns are Evelyns (78,228 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Evelyn page. Lyn is also a short form of Marilyn, Linda, Jocelyn.

Frequently asked questions about Lyn

What does Lyn mean?

Lyn is a short form of Evelyn.

When is Lyn's name day?

March 14, together with Evelyn: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Lyn a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Evelyn.

Lyn's profile

Energy 4/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 8/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 8/10
Loyalty 9/10
Need for attention 4/10

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