Find out how popular the first name Addielynn has been for the last 6 years (from 2011 to 2016) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Addielynn by gender

Based on the last 6 years of data, Addielynn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2016, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Addielynn.

The history of the first name Addielynn

The name Addielynn is a relatively modern combination of two names - Addie and Lynn. Addie is a diminutive form of the name Adeline, which is derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning "noble" or "nobility". The name Adalheidis was composed of the elements "adal" meaning "noble" and "heid" meaning "kind" or "sort".

The name Lynn is an English name derived from a Welsh word "llyn" meaning "lake" or "pool". It was originally used as a surname for someone who lived near a lake or pool. Over time, Lynn became a popular given name, especially as a middle name or a shortened version of names like Lynette or Lyndsey.

While the individual names Addie and Lynn have a long history, their combination as Addielynn is a more recent invention, likely emerging in the late 20th or early 21st century. There are no known historical figures or famous individuals from ancient times who were recorded with the exact name Addielynn.

However, some notable individuals who bore the names Addie or Lynn include Addie Wyatt (1924-2012), an American labor union leader and civil rights activist. In literature, Addie Bundren is a character in William Faulkner's novel "As I Lay Dying" (1930). Lynn Margulis (1938-2011) was an American evolutionary biologist known for her theory of endosymbiosis. Lynn Redgrave (1943-2010) was a renowned British actress and member of the Redgrave acting dynasty. Lynn Hill (born 1961) is an American rock climber and author, known for her groundbreaking free climb of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.

While the name Addielynn may not have a long historical legacy, it is a modern construction that combines elements of nobility and natural beauty, reflecting a desire to create unique and meaningful names for children in contemporary times.

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