Lynsey: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: lyns-ehy
Origin: Ireland
gender-female

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Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: From the lake settlement island

The name Lynsey is primarily a gender-neutral name of English origin, meaning "From The Lake Settlement Island. " It is a variant of the name Lindsay, which has Scottish origins and is derived from the Scottish Gaelic surname "Lindesay, " meaning "wetland" or "island of linden trees. " The name gained significant popularity as a girl's name in the 1980s and 1990s but has since declined in use. Despite this, it remains a unique and nature-inspired name. Lynsey exudes a sense of calm and pleasantness, making it a fitting choice for parents looking for a name connected with nature.

Lynsey Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Lynsey is currently #14394 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Lynsey is currently #8194 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Lynsey is currently #7000 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Lynsey is currently #3942 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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