Lynne
Meaning of Lynne
Lynne is a unisex name with American English pronunciation (/lɪn/). It is also spelled as Lynn. The name Lynne has been given to babies in the United States since at least the early 20th century. Over the years, it has maintained a moderate level of popularity, consistently ranking within the top 10,000 names for newborns. Lynne is a versatile name that can be used for both boys and girls, making it a popular choice for parents seeking a gender-neutral option. Its origins are believed to be Germanic or Welsh, and it carries associations of strength, beauty, and independence.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as lin (/lɪn/)
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Notable People Named Lynne
| Lynne Frederick was an English actress known for her classic beauty and versatile performances across various genres in film and television. |
| Lynne Kelly is an Australian writer, researcher, and science educator known for her work on primary orality and mnemonic devices, as well as her theory about the purpose of Stonehenge. |
| Lynne Ramsay is a Scottish filmmaker known for directing acclaimed movies such as Ratcatcher, Morvern Callar, We Need to Talk About Kevin, and You Were Never Really Here. |
| Lynne Ann Cheney is an American author, scholar, and former talk show host who served as the second lady of the United States from 2001 to 2009. |
| Lynne Cox is an American long-distance open-water swimmer, writer, and speaker, best known for being the first person to swim between the United States and the Soviet Union in the Bering Strait, which helped ease Cold War tensions. |
| Lynne Irene Spears is an American author and teacher, known as the mother of Bryan Spears, Britney Spears, and Jamie Lynn Spears. |
| Lynne Reid Banks is a British author known for writing books for both children and adults. |
| Lynne M. Tracy is an American diplomat who currently serves as the United States ambassador to Russia, and previously served as the ambassador to Armenia. |
| Lynne Littman is an American film and television director and producer. |
| Lynne Kobashigawa Waihee, the former First Lady of Hawaii, was a dedicated advocate for children's literacy and volunteer service in the community during her time in office. |
| Lynne Lawner is an American independent scholar, author of art history and poetry, translator, and photographer based in New York City, and the sister of Mark and Robert Lawner. |
| Lynne Graham is a prolific Northern Irish author known for writing over 100 romance novels, many of which have been published by Mills & Boon since 1987. |
| Lynne Rae Naylor is a Canadian animator, artist, designer, director, and producer known for co-creating The Mighty Ones and her work on The Ren & Stimpy Show, Batman: The Animated Series, The Powerpuff Girls, Samurai Jack, and other popular animated series. |
| Lynne Warren is an American curator and writer known for her work at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago and her expertise in Chicago art and contemporary art. |
| Lynne Olson is an American author, historian, and journalist known for her acclaimed books on World War II history. |
