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This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and a substring is lyn or lin.
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Aðallín f Faroese
Combination of the Old Norse name elements aðal "noble; kind; nature; yard, inheritance, property" and lín "flax; linen; linen garment, linen gear".
Athelinda f English (Rare), Literature
Variant of Ethelinda. Lady Athelinda Playford is a character in Agatha Christie's novel Closed Casket.
Atschalina f Romansh
Feminine form of Atschel.
Aubrilyn f English (Modern)
Aubrey, but with the popular -lyn suffix.
Aubrilynn f English (Modern)
Aubrey, but with the popular -lynn suffix.
Audralina f Obscure
Elaboration of Audra 2 using popular suffix -lina.
Aungélina f Norman
Norman form of Angelina.
Aurelina f Spanish, Portuguese
Diminutive of Aurelia or variant of Aureliana.
Auroralyn f Obscure
Combination of Aurora and Lyn.
Auðlín f Icelandic (Rare)
Derived from the Old Norse elements auðr "fortune, riches" and lín "flax, linen". Alternatively the second element could be derived from Hlín (which occurs in many Old Norse poetic compounds meaning "woman") or Lína.
Autumnlynn f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Autumn and lynn.
Avalin f English
Variant of Aveline.
Avalyn f English (American, Modern)
Variant of Avalynn; either a combination of Ava 1 and the fashionable name suffix lyn, or a variant of Aveline using lyn (also compare Avaline, Evelyn).
Avalynn f English (Modern)
Either a combination of Ava 1 and the popular name suffix lyn, or a variant of Aveline using lyn (also compare Avaline).
Avalynne f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Avalynn. A known bearer was Helen Avalynne Tawes (1898-1989), the First Lady of Maryland from 1959 to 1967.
Avellina f Obscure
Feminine form of Avellino. It could also be used as a variant of Avelina.
Avelyn f English (Modern, Rare), Medieval English
Variant of Aveline first used in medieval England and eventually revived in the 20th century.
Avelynne f Obscure
Variant of Avelyn
Avilina f Medieval English
Medieval variant of Avelina 1.
Axelina f Swedish
Swedish feminine form of Axel.
Ayelin f Mapuche
Variant of Ayelen
Aylin f German
German variant spelling of Eileen, better reflecting the German pronunciation. The look of it may also have been inspired by the Turkish Aylin, which is however pronounced differently in Turkish and has a different etymology.
Aylintá f Western African
The name Aylintá comes from the West African nation of Senegal and means Bearer of Light or Bringer of Light.
Aymeline f French, English
Possibly a variant of Emeline.
Ayvlyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Probably a variant of Avelyn.
Ayzlin f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Americanized variant of Aisling which is traditionally said ASH-lin. Ayzlin was given to 5 girls in 2018 according to the SSA.
Azeline f French, Medieval French
Possibly a variant of Azalaïs.
Azlinah f Malay
Variant of Azlina.
Babylyn f Filipino
Combination of Baby and the popular suffix -lyn.
Bailyn f English (Modern)
Variant of Bailey using the popular name suffix lyn.
Bailynn f English (Modern, Rare)
A combination of Bailey and Lynn.
Baolin m & f Chinese
From Chinese 宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel, precious, rare" combined with 林 (lín) meaning "forest"... [more]
Baoling f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 葆 (bǎo) meaning "reserve, preserve" or 宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and 玲 (líng) meaning "tinkling of jade" or 岭 (lǐng) meaning "mountain ridge".
Baolinh f Vietnamese
Means "protective, spring" in Vietnamese.
Barblina f Romansh
Diminutive of Barbla, traditionally found in the Engadine valley.
Barbulina f Romansh
Diminutive of Barbla, traditionally found in the Engadine valley and in central Grisons.
Baylyn f English
alternate spelling of Baylen
Bebelyn f Filipino
Combination of Bebe, a Filipino colloquialism for the English word baby, and the popular suffix -lyn. This is essentially a variant of Babylyn.
Beccalyn f Obscure
Combination of Becca and Lyn.
Beiling f Chinese
From the Chinese 贝 (bèi) meaning "seashell" or "money" and 灵 (líng) meaning "spirit, soul".
Belin f Medieval French
Medieval French diminutive form of Isabel.
Beliña f Galician
Diminutive of Isabel.
Belina f Gascon, Italian
Gascon diminutive of Isabèl. Belina (known as Béline in French, died 1153) was a Roman Catholic virgin martyr who was canonized by Pope Innocent III in 1203... [more]
Belina f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Diminutive of Bele and Bela.
Belina f Albanian
Derived from Albanian belinë "Jerusalem sage (plant)".
Béline f French (Rare), Literature, Theatre, History
Gallicized form of Belina. It was used by Molière in his play 'The Imaginary Invalid' (1673) ('Le Malade imaginaire' in French), where it belongs to the wife of Argan.
Bělinka f Czech
Diminutive of Běla.
Belynda f English
Variant of Belinda.
Berglind f Icelandic
Combination of the Old Norse name elements borg "stronghold, fortification, castle" or bjǫrg "help, deliverance" and lind "lime-tree, linden tree; linden spear-shaft; (protective shield of) linden wood".
Berlina f Indonesian, South African, Filipino, Dutch (Rare)
Clearly feminine form of Berlin or a simplified form of Berlinda.
Berlind f Germanic, German (Rare)
Derived from Proto-Germanic *beran or *bernu "bear" (bero and bern in Old High German) combined with Old High German lind or lindi "soft, tender."
Berlinda f Dutch, German
Dutch and German form of Berlind.
Berlinde f German
From the Old High German name Berlind. It is borne by Belgian artist Berlinde de Bruyckere (1964-).
Berlyn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Berlin using the popular suffix lyn.
Berlynne f Obscure (Modern)
Excusively feminine form of Berlin, using the popular feminine name suffix lynne.
Berolina f German (Rare)
The allegoric personification of the German city Berlin. Extremely rarely used as a given name.
Berteline f Danish (Archaic)
Diminutive of Berte as well as a feminine form of Bertel.
Bertilîna f Greenlandic
Greenlandic form of Berteline.
Bertlinde f Germanic, Medieval French
Derived from the Old German elements beraht "bright" and lind "soft, gentle, tender".
Besselyn f Medieval Jewish, Yiddish (Archaic)
Diminutive of Basel (via its variant Besel). It was recorded in 14th-century Frankfurt, Germany.
Betheline f English
Elaboration of Bethel.
Bethlyn f English
Beth with the popular-lyn suffix.
Bethlyne f English (Rare)
Beth with the -lyne suffix.
Bethlynn f English
Beth with the popular -lynn suffix.
Bethlynne f English
Beth with the -lynne suffix.
Bettylyn f English
Betty with the -lyn suffix.
Bettylynn f English
Betty with the -lynne suffix.
Bettylynne f English
Betty with the -lynne suffix.
Bevelyn f English (American)
Probably a blend between Beverly and Evelyn.
Beverlyn f English
Elaboration of Beverly.
Bexlynn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Likely a combination of Bex and Lynn.
Bezzeline f Judeo-French
Diminutive of Bezzel.
Bilin f Chinese
From the Chinese 必 (bì) meaning "surely, most certainly", 馝 (bì) meaning fragrance" or 碧 (bì) meaning "jade, blue, green" and 琳 (lín) meaning "beautiful jade, gem", 凛 (lǐn) meaning "cold, severe, strict" or 粼 (lín) meaning "clear".
Bilinda f English (British, Rare)
Probably rarely used alternate spelling of Belinda. Mostly known because of Bilinda Butcher, who is guitarist/singer of My Bloody Valentine.
Biling f Chinese
From the Chinese 必 (bì) meaning "surely, most certainly" and 玲 (líng) meaning "tinkling of jade".
Billina f Literature, English (American)
Character from a novel in the Oz series.
Bindumalini f Hindi
Hindi feminine name meaning "who wears garlands of pearls".
Bingling f & m Chinese
冰 (Bing) means "Ice, Cold" while 灵 (Ling) means "Soul, Spirit" or 铃 ... [more]
Bjarklind f Icelandic
Combination of the Old Norse name elements bjǫrk "birch tree" or bjarkan "birch tree; name of the B-rune" and lind "lime-tree, linden tree; linden spear-shaft; (protective shield of) linden wood".
Blakelyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Blake using the popular name suffix lyn.
Blina f Albanian (Rare)
Feminine form of Blin.
Blinera f Albanian (Rare)
Derived from Albanian bli(r) "linden tree, lime tree; linden flower" and erë "wind; scent".
Blinne f Medieval Irish
Allegedly a corruption of Moninne. This name was usually anglicized as Blanche.
Boeline f Danish
Diminutive of Boel.
Bolina f Greek Mythology
Bolina was the nymph of the town of Bolina of Greece.
Boline f Danish (Rare)
Elaborated form of Bol.
Boling m & f Chinese
From 博 () meaning "abundant, rich, plentiful" or 波 () meaning "wave" combined with 灵 (líng) meaning "spirit, soul" or 铃 (líng) meaning "bell, chime" or 玲 (líng) meaning "tinkling of jade"... [more]
Bradlina f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Bradley, with the suffix lina
Brashlyn f English (Rare)
Combination of the English word "Brash" and the suffix -lyn. Possible variant of the popular name "Ashlyn".
Brecklyn f & m English (Modern)
Either a variant of Brooklyn or an elaboration of Brecken or Brock with the popular name suffix -lyn.
Breelyn f English (Modern)
Combination of Bree and the popular name suffix lyn.
Breelynn f English (Modern, Rare)
A combination of Bree and Lynn.
Brendalynn f English (Rare)
Elaboration of Brenda using the popular name suffix lynn.
Breslin m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Breslin.
Brettlyn f English (Modern)
Feminine variant of Brett using the popular name suffix lyn.
Brexlyn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements brex and lyn.
Bricelyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Brice using the popular name suffix lyn.
Britlynn f English (American)
Combination of Brit (short for Brittney) and Lynn
Bronnelin f Medieval Jewish, Yiddish (Archaic)
Variant of Bräunle. It was recorded in early 16th-century Frankfurt, Germany.
Brycelynn f English (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Bryce using the popular name suffix lynn (see Lynn).
Brynlynn f English (Modern, Rare)
A combination of Bryn and Lynn.
Buling f Chinese (Rare)
From Chinese 歩 (bù) meaning "step" combined with 鈴 (líng) meaning "bell, chime". Other character combinations can form this name as well. Also comes from 布丁 (bùdīng), meaning "pudding". One fictional bearer of this name is Buling Huang/Fong from Tokyo Mew Mew.
Burglind f German (Rare, Archaic)
A dithematic name formed from the name elements burg "castle, protected place" and linta "linden tree, lime; shield (made of lime wood); gentle, soft".... [more]
Burglinde f German
It is a two-element name composed of the Germanic name elements burg "protected place, castle" and lind "linden tree, lime; shield (made of lime wood); gentle, soft".
Caelin f English
Variant of Caelyn.
Caemlyn f American (Modern, Rare)
The name of a city in the book series, The Wheel of Time, by Robert Jordan. Likely a derivative of Camelot.
Caetlyn f English
Variant of Caitlin. This name was given to 6 girls born in the USA in 2010.
Caeylin f English
Anglicized form of Caoilfhionn.
Caeylyn f English (Rare)
Anglicized form of Caoilfhionn.
Cailynn f English
Anglicized form of Caoilfhionn.
Caislín f Irish (Modern), English (Modern)
Supposed to mean "little castle" from Irish caiseal meaning "castle" combined with the Irish diminutive of ín. It also coincides with the rare Irish word caislín meaning "chat" (a type of bird)... [more]
Caitlinn f English
Variant of Caitlin. This name was given to 7 girls born in the USA in 2010.
Caitlyne f English
Variant of Caitlin.
Caitlynne f English
Variant of Caitlin. This name was given to 5 girls born in the USA in 2010.
Calina f Romanian (Anglicized)
Anglicized form of Călina. Ana-Călina is known as Ana Calina in English.
Caline f French (Modern, Rare, ?)
A feminine variation of the Greek name Νικολαος (Nikolaos). It also resembles the french word "câlin(e)" (affectionate).
Calinette f Afro-American (Slavery-era)
Possibly derived from French câline, the feminine form of the adjective câlin "cuddly" (ultimately via Old French from Vulgar Latin *calina, which itself is from Latin calidus "warm").
Calinica f Medieval Romanian (Anglicized)
Anglicized form of Calinichia. Doamna Calinichia is known as Lady Calinica in English.
Calinichia f Medieval Romanian
Diminutive of Călina. Ana-Călina, mother of Mircea I of Wallachia, was known as Doamna Calinichia (Lady Calinichia).
Callin m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Callan and Kellan. As a rare feminine name, it can be a variant of Kaylyn or Caelan.
Callina f Sardinian
Nuorese contracted form of Caterina.
Calline f English (Modern, Rare), Brazilian (Modern, Rare)
Feminized variant of Callen or a variant of Calleen or Coline (See also Colline and Callyn).
Callinica f Late Roman
Feminine form of Callinicus. This was the name of a Christian martyr from the 3rd century AD.
Calyn f English
Anglicized form of Caoilfhionn.
Calynn f English
Anglicized form of Caoilfhionn.
Camilinha f Portuguese
Diminutive of Camila.
Camillina f Sicilian
Diminutive of Camilla.
Camlin f & m American (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Camlin.
Camlyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Apparently an invented name combining Cam 2 with the popular name suffix lyn, perhaps influenced by Camryn.
Caralin f English (Rare)
Rare variant of Caroline, influenced by Cara
Caralynn f English
Combination of Cara and Lynn or a variant of Carolyn.
Carilyn f English
Variant of Carolyn.
Carinlyn f English
Combination of Carin and Lyn.
Carlin f & m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Carlin or a variant of Carline. A notable masculine bearer was an American rugby union and rugby sevens player: Carliln Isles... [more]
Carlina f German, English, Dutch, Flemish, Sicilian, Romansh
German and Dutch variant of Karlina and Sicilian, Romansh and English feminine diminutive of Carl.
Carlinda f Portuguese (Brazilian), English (Rare)
Meaning uncertain, possibly a contraction of Carla and Linda.
Carlinha f Portuguese
Diminutive of Carla.
Carlini f Brazilian (Rare)
Brazilian phonetic variant of Carline.
Carlyna f English
Variant of Carlina.
Carmelina f Italian, Romansh
Italian diminutive of Carmela and Romansh diminutive of Carmelia.
Carmeline f Italian
Diminutive form of Carmela
Carmeling f Filipino
Diminutive of Carmelita, Carmela, Carmen, and other related names.
Carmillina f Sardinian
Sardinian form of Carmelina.
Carolinda f English
A combination of Carol and Linda.
Carolini f Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Variant of Caroline, reflecting the Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation of the French form of Carolina.
Carolinne f Jèrriais, Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Jèrriais form and Brazilian Portuguese variant of Caroline.
Caroliny f Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Form of Caroline, refletcting their pronunciation.
Carolynda f English
Likely a combination of Carolyn and Lynda.
Carolynn f English
Variant of Carolyn.
Carrielynn f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Carrie and the popular suffix -lynn.
Carrolyn f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Carrol and the popular suffix -lyn.
Carulina f Asturian, Corsican, Sicilian
Asturian, Corsican and Sicilian form of Carolina.
Cashlyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Cash using the popular name suffix lyn.
Cassalyn f English (Modern)
Combination of Cassie and the popular name suffix lyn.
Cassilyn f English
Cassie with the -lyn suffix.
Casslyn f English (American)
Variation of Cassie and lynn.
Catalinita f Spanish
Diminutive of Catalina.
Catallina f Medieval Spanish
Medieval Spanish form of Catalina.
Catalyntje f Dutch (Archaic)
Variant of Catalijntje found among Dutch colonists in America in the 1600s and 1700s.
Catelin f English
Variant of Caitlin. This name was given to 11 girls born in the USA in 2010.
Catelyn f English
Variant of Caitlin. This name was given to 93 girls born in the USA in 2010.
Catelyn f Literature
Invented by G.R.R. Martin for his "Game of Thrones" book series, first realeased in 1996 and turned into a TV series (2011-2019). It is not pronounced like the similar Caitlin and unrelated.
Catelynn f English
Variant of Caitlin. This name was given to 70 girls born in the USA in 2010.
Cathelinen f Medieval Dutch
Possibly a diminutive of Catheline.
Cathelyn f English
Variant spelling of Kathlyn.
Cathelynn f English
Variant spelling of Kathlyn.
Cathelynne f English (Rare)
Variant spelling of Kathlyn.