Flynn
An Anglicized Irish surname that comes from Ó Floinn, a family name tracing back to the personal name Flann, with probable connections to words meaning bright or ruddy.
Meaning and origin
Flynn originates as an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Floinn, which derives from the Irish given name or byname Flann.
How to pronounce Flynn
| English (US) | FLIN /flɪn/ |
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