Flinn

Flinn Meaning & Origin

About Flinn
The name "Flinn" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Floinn," meaning "descendant of Flann." Flann is an ancient Irish personal name that translates to "red-haired" or "ruddy complexion." The name "Flinn" is often associated with individuals who possess fiery and passionate personalities, as well as those with distinctive red hair or a reddish complexion.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Flinn are male.

Flinn Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLN
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L IH1 N
🌐 IPA
/flɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Flinn in Braille

Here's how to represent Flinn in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Flinn in braille

How to Spell the Name Flinn in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Flinn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Flinn in sign language

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