Lynn or Lynne is a predominantly feminine given name in English-speaking 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.