Linn

Linn is a female first name whose meaning and origin can vary. Possible interpretations are 'the mild', 'the gentle', 'the friendly', or also 'little waterfall'.

What does the name Linn mean?

Linn is a female first name that can be interpreted differently in terms of meaning and origin. It could mean 'the mild', 'the gentle', 'the friendly', or also 'little waterfall'. The name most likely has its roots in Old High German and derives from the Old High German word 'lind', which describes the adjectives 'mild, gentle, friendly'. An alternative theory traces its origin to Celtic, which could lead to the meaning 'little waterfall'. In Norwegian, the name is translated as 'bright light', while in Swedish it stands for 'bright sun'. In both countries, it is often used as a short form of Linnea. Another interpretation refers to the Welsh 'llyn', which means 'the lake'. Linn is widely used in Germany, the Scandinavian countries, and the English-speaking world. It also appears as a surname. There are various adaptations and short forms, including Lin, Linne, Lyn, Lynn, Lynne, and Lynna.

Where does the name Linn come from?

The girl's name Linn has various origins. The most common assumption is that it comes from Old High German. However, there are also theories that consider derivation from Celtic, Norwegian, Swedish, or possibly Welsh. In Old High German, 'lind' means 'mild, gentle, friendly', and in Welsh, 'llyn' means 'lake'. The name is prevalent in Danish, German, English, Norwegian, and Swedish languages.

How do you pronounce Linn?

The sound and pronunciation of the name Linn are monosyllabic and concise. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Linn' [lɪn], with the name starting with a clear L sound. The short I sound feels direct and factual, while the final n creates a calm conclusion. Linn conveys a Nordic and simple impression – a name with clear presence and reduced form.

When is the name day of Linn?

The name days for Linn are celebrated on January 22, February 13, April 15, June 20, and August 21.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Linn is very popular. Currently, it ranks 240th among the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2005, reaching 176th place. In the last ten years, Linn has been given as a first name about 2,300 times, placing it 277th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 294th.

Nicknames & pet names

Inni / Lenor / Li / Liene / Lilu / Linde / Lini / Linja / Linnchen / Linne / Linney / Linni / Linnie / Linnigirl / Linnimini / Linno / Linny / Linse

Similar first names

Linne

Famous people

• Amy Lynn Lee (singer and frontwoman of 'Evanescence')
• Jamie Lynn Spears (actress and younger sister of Britney Spears)
• Linn A. Forrest (architect from America)
• Linn Berggren (singer from Sweden)
• Linn Blohm (Swedish handball player)
• Linn F. Mollenauer (American physicist)
• Linn Farrish (rugby player from the USA)
• Linn Githmark (Norwegian curler)
• Linn Gosse (handball player from Norway)
• Linn Gossé (Norwegian handball player)
• Linn Hansén (Swedish poet)
• Linn Jorum Sulland (Norwegian handball player)
• Linn Meyers (American artist)
• Linn Oeymo (Norwegian actress)
• Linn Persson (Swedish biathlete)
• Linn Reusse (actress)
• Linn Schütze (podcaster, investigative journalist, and entrepreneur)
• Linn Sheldon (American television host)
• Linn Skåber (actress)
• Linn Sömskar (Swedish skier)