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Lynnsey

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Lynnsey: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1985.

Lynnsey is a modern feminine spelling of the Scottish surname and given name Lindsay, which itself traces back to the Old English place name Lindsey (from Lindesege, meaning "Lincoln's island" or "pool district"). This variant emerged in the late twentieth century, adding a gentle flourish with the extra 'n'. One notable bearer is Lynnsey Martin, a Scottish footballer who played for clubs including Airdrieonians in the 1990s. The original form, Lindsey, also names a historic region of Lincolnshire, England, and the name shares its root with the city of Lincoln. Lindsay, a close variant, has long been used for both boys and girls in Scotland, but Lynnsey feels distinctly feminine—a softer twist on a classic Scottish surname that still carries the same earthy, place-rooted charm.