Flynn Name Meaning
The name Flynn comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Flynn below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Flynn Name Meaning
English (Rare)From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Floinn meaning "descendant of FLANN".
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