Lynn or Lynne is a predominantly feminine

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countries. It is now more popular as a middle name than as a first name. It comes from Welsh, meaning "lake". It is also popular as a suffix for female first names, such as Kaitlyn, Kaylynn, Kailynn, Kaelinn, Kaelynn, Katelyn, Caitlinn, Caylynn, Caelinn, Catelyn, Madalyn/Madalynn, Jocelyn/Jocelynn, Ashlyn/Ashlynn and Emmalyn/Emmalynn.

Notable people named Lynn

Lynn (voice actress) is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with Arts Vision. She is known primarily for her performances in anime; some of her leading roles include Nozomi Kaminashi in '' Keijo!!!!!!!!'', Fuuka Akitsuki in '' Fuuka'', Ayano Yugiri in ''Engage Kiss'' ...

, Japanese voice actress *

Lynn Abbey Marilyn Lorraine "Lynn" Abbey (born September 18, 1948) is an American fantasy author. Background Born in Peekskill, New York, Abbey was daughter of Ronald Lionel (an insurance manager) and Doris Lorraine (a homemaker; maiden name, De Wees). She ...

(born 1948), American author *

Lynn Ahrens Lynn Ahrens (born October 1, 1948) is an American writer and lyricist for the musical theatre, television and film. She has collaborated with Stephen Flaherty for many years. She won the Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Awa ...

(born 1948), American writer and lyricist *

Lynn Anderson Lynn Renée Anderson (September 26, 1947 – July 30, 2015) was an American country singer and television personality. Her crossover signature recording, "Rose Garden," was a number one hit in the United States and internationally. She charte ...

(born 1947), American singer *

Lynn Alvarez Lynn Alvarez (born September 6, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist. She competes in the strawweight division for Invicta FC and has competed for Bellator. Mixed martial arts record , - , Loss , align=center, 6–5 , JJ Aldrich , ...

(born 1985), American mixed martial artist *

Lynn Barber Lynn Barber (born 22 May 1944) is a British journalist who has worked for many publications, including ''The Sunday Times''. Early life Barber attended Lady Eleanor Holles School in south-west London. While she was studying for her A-Levels she ...

(born 1944), British journalist * Lynn H. Becklin (born 1932), American politician *

Lyn Mikel Brown Lyn Mikel Brown (born February 12, 1956) is an American academic, author, feminist, and community activist. She is Professor of Education Emerit at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. Her research interests include girls development, youth acti ...

(born 1956), American academic, author, feminist and activist * Lynne Butler (born 1955), American mathematician *

Lynn Carlin Mary Lynn Carlin (née Reynolds) is an American former actress. She is best known for her debut role in the film ''Faces'' (1968), for which she was nominated for an Academy Award. Life and career She was born in Los Angeles, the daughter of so ...

(born 1938), American actress *

Lynne Cheney Lynne Ann Cheney ( ; ; born August 14, 1941) is an American author, scholar, and former talk show host. She is married to the 46th vice president of the United States, Dick Cheney, and served as the second lady of the United States from 2001 to ...

(born 1941), American author, scholar and talk-show host *

Lynn Collins Viola Lynn Collins (born May 16, 1977) is an American actress. She has made television appearances in ''True Blood'' (2008), '' Manhunt: Unabomber'' (2017) and '' The Walking Dead'' (2021–2022), and is recognized for her roles in films such a ...

(born 1977), American actress *

Lynn Dean Lynn Blackwell Dean (December 22, 1923 – July 6, 2022) was an American politician from Louisiana. Dean was born on December 22, 1923. He graduated from Warren Easton High School in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1940. He became a marine engineer, ...

(1923-2022), American politician *

Lynn Deas Lynn Davis Deas (June 16, 1952 – May 10, 2020) was a professional American bridge player. At the time of her death, she was second in the World Bridge Federation (WBF) All time Women Ranking by Placement Points, which do not decay over time. De ...

(1952-2020), American professional bridge player *

Lynne Featherstone Lynne Choona Featherstone, Baroness Featherstone, (''née'' Ryness; born 20 December 1951) is a British politician, businesswoman and Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords. Prior to entering politics, Featherstone was a successful bus ...

(born 1951), British politician *

Lynn Flewelling Lynn Flewelling (born Lynn Elizabeth Beaulieu on October 20, 1958) is an American fantasy fiction author. Biography Born at Presque Isle, Flewelling grew up in northern Maine, United States. She has worked as a teacher, a house painter, a necro ...

(born 1958) American author *

Lynn Goldsmith Lynn Goldsmith (born 1948) is an American recording artist, film director, celebrity portrait photographer, and rock and roll photographer. She has also made fine art photography with conceptual images and with her painting. Books of her work hav ...

(born 1948), American recording artist and portrait photographer *

Lynn Hilary Lynn Hilary (born 21 April 1982) is an Irish singer, guitarist, and songwriter. She has also performed as a featured soprano soloist in the all-female ensemble Celtic Woman. Career Hilary was born in Dublin, Ireland, and completed a Bachel ...

(born 1982), Irish singer, guitarist and songwriter *

Lynn Jennings Lynn Alice Jennings (born July 1, 1960) is a retired American long-distance runner. She is one of the best female American runners of all time, with a range from 1500 meters to the marathon. She excelled at all three of the sport's major discip ...

(born 1960), American long-distance runner *

Lynn Mahoney Lynn Mahoney (born 1964) is an American university president, author, and social historian. Mahoney is the president of San Francisco State University (SFSU) since July 2019, and is the first woman to hold this role. Her scholarly work has focuse ...

(born 1964), American university president. *

Lynn Margulis Lynn Margulis (born Lynn Petra Alexander; March 5, 1938 – November 22, 2011) was an American evolutionary biologist, and was the primary modern proponent for the significance of symbiosis in evolution. Historian Jan Sapp has said that "Lynn Ma ...

(1938–2011), American theorist and biologist, author, educator and popularizer * Lynn Martin, American banker, 68th president of the

New York Stock Exchange The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE, nicknamed "The Big Board") is an American stock exchange in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan in New York City. It is by far the world's largest stock exchange by market capitalization of its listed c ...

Lynne McGranger Lynne McGranger (born 29 January 1953) is an Australian actress and longest serving female cast member of a television soap opera in Australia, having starred as Irene Roberts on soap opera ''Home and Away'' for over 29 years. She joined the se ...

(born 1953), Australian actress *

Lynne Neagle Lynne Neagle MS (born 18 January 1968) is a Welsh Labour & Co-operative politician. Born in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, Neagle has been the Member of the Senedd (MS) for the constituency of Torfaen since the Senedd was established in ...

(born 1968), Welsh politician * J. Lynn Palmer, American biostatistician *

Lynn Redgrave Lynn Rachel Redgrave (8 March 1943 – 2 May 2010) was an English actress. She won two Golden Globe Awards throughout her career. A member of the Redgrave family of actors, Lynn trained in London before making her theatrical debut in 1962. By ...

(1943–2010), English-American actress *

Lynn N. Rivers Lynn Nancy Rivers (born December 19, 1956) is an American politician and lawyer from Michigan. She served four terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003. Early life and education Rivers was born in Au Gres, Michigan, ...

(born 1956), American politician and lawyer *

Lynne Stewart Lynne Irene Stewart (October 8, 1939 – March 7, 2017) was an American defense attorney who was known for representing controversial, famous defendants. She herself was convicted on charges of conspiracy and providing material support to terror ...

(1939-2017), American defense attorney *

Lynne Stopkewich Lynne Stopkewich (born 1964) is a Canadian film director. She attracted attention for her feature film directorial debut '' Kissed'' (1996). Life and career In 1987, Stopkewich obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in film studies from Conc ...

(born 1964), Canadian film director *

Lynne Thigpen Cherlynne Theresa Thigpen (December 22, 1948 – March 12, 2003) was an American actress of stage and screen. She was known for her role as "The Chief" of ACME Crimenet in the game show '' Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?'' and various spi ...

(1948-2003), African-American actress and singer * Lynn Turner, multiple people *

Lynn Vidali Lynn Marie Vidali (born May 26, 1952), also known by her married name Lynn Gautschi, is an American former competition swimmer, Olympic medalist, and former world record-holder. As a 16-year-old high school student, Vidali represented the United ...

(born 1952), American swimmer *

Lynn Whitfield Lynn Whitfield (''née'' Smith; born February 15, 1953) is an American actress. She began her acting career in television and theatre before progressing to supporting roles in film. She won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a ...

(born 1953), American actress and producer *

Lynn Faulds Wood Lynn Faulds Wood (25 March 1948 – 24 April 2020) was a Scottish television presenter and journalist. She co-presented the British television programme ''Watchdog'' with her husband John Stapleton. Early life and career Faulds Wood was b ...

(1948–2020), Scottish television presenter and journalist * Lynn Zelevansky (born 1947), American art curator

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* Lynn Allen (1891–1958), American football player *

Lynn Bowden Lynn Bowden Jr. (born October 14, 1997) is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Kentucky where he was the team's starting quarterback for seven g ...

(born 1997), American football player *

Lynn Bradford Lynn Bradford is a former American football player who played four seasons in the Arena Football League with the Detroit Drive and Tampa Bay Storm The Tampa Bay Storm were a professional arena football team based in Tampa, Florida, US. It play ...

, American football player *

Lynn Compton Lynn Davis Compton (December 31, 1921 – February 25, 2012), known as Buck Compton, was an American jurist, police officer, and soldier. In his legal career, he served as a prosecutor and California Court of Appeal judge, and is most nota ...

(1921–2012), American lawyer and soldier *

Lynn Davies Lynn Davies CBE (born 20 May 1942) is a Welsh former track and field athlete who specialised in the long jump. He was the 1964 Olympic champion in the event. He was born in Nantymoel near Bridgend and was a member of the Cardiff Amateur Athlet ...

(born 1942), Welsh athlete *

Lynn W. Enquist Lynn W. Enquist is professor emeritus in molecular biology at Princeton University, as well as founding editor of the journal ''Annual Review of Virology''. His research focuses on neuroinvasive alpha- herpesviruses. Education Enquist received a ...

, American molecular biologist *

Lynn Frazier Lynn Joseph Frazier (December 21, 1874January 11, 1947) was an American educator and politician who served as the 12th Governor of North Dakota from 1917 until being recalled in 1921 and later served as a U.S. Senator from North Dakota from 192 ...

, Governor of North Dakota *

Lynn Harrell Lynn Harrell (January 30, 1944 – April 27, 2020) was an American classical cellist. Known for the "penetrating richness" of his sound, Harrell performed internationally as a recitalist, chamber musician, and soloist with major orchestras o ...

(1944–2020), American classical cellist *

Lynn M. Hilton Lynn Mathers Hilton (November 3, 1924 – August 12, 2020) was an American politician who served as a member of the Utah State Legislature. He was also known as an academic professor, businessman, Middle East explorer and author of many books rel ...

(1924–2010), American politician * Lynn Hoffman (author) (born 1944), American writer * Lynn Matthews (born 1944), American athlete *

Lynn Okamoto is a Japanese manga artist and a former employee of Bandai and Arc System Works. His most famous work is the series ''Elfen Lied'' which was adapted in a 13-episode anime series by the studio Arms. He lives in Tokyo, Japan. Works * (2002–20 ...

(born 1970), Japanese Mangaka *

Lynn Riggs Rollie Lynn Riggs (August 31, 1899 – June 30, 1954) was an American author, poet, playwright and screenwriter. His 1931 play ''Green Grow The Lilacs'' was adapted into the landmark 1943 musical ''Oklahoma!''. Early life Riggs was born on a ...

(1899–1954), American playwright * Lynn Nolan Ryan, Jr. (born 1947), American baseball player *

Lynn Shackelford Lynn Shackelford (born August 27, 1947) is an American former professional basketball player. A graduate of John Burroughs High School in Burbank, California, Shackelford earned 7 varsity letters in 3 years in basketball, baseball and golf. He w ...

(born 1947), American basketball player *

Lynn Strait James Lynn Strait (August 7, 1968 – December 11, 1998) was an American singer and songwriter. He was the lead singer and lyricist for the nu metal band Snot (band), Snot. Biography Strait was born in New York City, but moved to Santa Barbara, ...

(born 1967), American singer *

Lynn Swann Lynn Curtis Swann (born March 7, 1952) is an American former football player, broadcaster, politician, and athletic director, best known for his association with the University of Southern California and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He served on the ...

(born 1952), American athlete * Lynn Thomas (1959–2021), American football player

Fictional characters named Lynn

* Lynn Langermann, one of the main characters in the survival horror video game ''

Outlast 2 ''Outlast 2'' (stylized as OU⸸LASTII) is a 2017 first-person psychological horror survival video game developed and published by Red Barrels. A sequel to the 2013 video game ''Outlast'', the game features a journalist named Blake Langermann, ...

'' * Lynn Loud Jr., one of the main characters and fifth child of the Loud siblings in ''

The Loud House ''The Loud House'' is an American animated television series created by Chris Savino that premiered on Nickelodeon on May 2, 2016. The series revolves around the chaotic everyday life of a boy named Lincoln Loud, who is the middle child and only so ...

'' * Lynn Loud Sr., father of Loud siblings in ''

'' * Lynne, a police detective from the video game '' Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective'' * Lynne, a Survey Corps member for the manga and anime series ''

Attack on Titan is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama. It is set in a world where humanity is forced to live in cities surrounded by three enormous walls that protect them from gigantic man-eating humanoids referred to as ...

'' * Lynne, a.k.a. Lynette Bishop, a character from the mixed-media franchise ''

Strike Witches is a Japanese media mix originally created by Fumikane Shimada via a series of magazine illustration columns. The franchise has since been adapted into several light novel, manga, and anime series and various video games. ...

* Lynn Belvedere, The main funny character from ''

Mr. Belvedere ''Mr. Belvedere'' is an American sitcom that originally aired on ABC from March 15, 1985, to July 8, 1990. The series is based on the Lynn Aloysius Belvedere character created by Gwen Davenport for her 1947 novel ''Belvedere'', which was later ...

'' * Lynn McGill, high-ranking official in season 5 of '' 24 (TV series) '' * Lynn Stewart, Jefferson Pierce's wife and neurosurgeon in ''

Black Lightning Black Lightning (Jefferson Pierce) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character, created by writer Tony Isabella and artist Trevor Von Eeden, first appeared in ''Black Lightning'' #1 (April 1977), during ...

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