Flynn

Flynn Meaning & Origin

About Flynn
The name Flynn is of Irish origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Gaelic word "flann," meaning "ruddy" or "red-haired." Additionally, Flynn is associated with the word "floinn," which means "descendant of Flann." The name Flynn is often associated with qualities such as courage, strength, and leadership. It is a popular name for boys and has gained popularity in recent years.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Flynn are male.

Flynn Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -8.37% over the past year.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Flynn in Braille

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

The name Flynn in braille

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

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

The name Flynn in sign language

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