Lynne (surname)

Lynne is a surname with origins in both England and Scotland. It is considered a topographic surname, derived from residence near a "lynn," meaning a pool below a waterfall, or a stream (particularly a fast-flowing one), or a grove of trees. The word "lynn" or "linn" itself is derived from the Gaelic "linne."

In England, Lynne can also be a locational surname derived from places named Lynne, particularly King's Lynn in Norfolk.

Variations of the surname include Linn, Lyne, Lyn, and Lunn.

Notable people with the surname Lynne include:

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