AYN  (rhymes with mine)

Gender: F
Origin: Finnish variation of ANN

Nonconformist name associated with controversial Russian-born writer and philosopher Ayn Rand, (born Alisa) author of The Fountainhead.

Ayn is being discussed in our message boards:

• Three names, totally different styles- vote for your fave!
• Your Vampire Name!
• Architect Names, Anyone?
• HELP Need Literary Names

Read Nameberry blog posts about Ayn:

• HEROINE NAMES: Worthy Women with Notable Names, Part 2: Cultural Icons
• MIDDLE NAMES: The Strange, The Ordinary, and The Embarrassing