Alynna

Slavic, Germanic, Arabic, Scottish

"bright, beautiful; noble; delicate, soft; defending men"

Alynna Origin and Meaning

The name Alynna is a girl's name.

Alynna is a modern feminine name that likely emerged as an elaborated form of Alina, Lynn, or Alina. With its distinctive 'y' and double 'n,' the name represents contemporary naming trends that favor unique spellings of familiar sounds. The name potentially combines elements meaning 'light' or 'bright' (from Alina) with Lynn (from a Welsh word meaning 'lake' or an Old English term for 'waterfall'). Alynna began appearing in usage primarily in the late 20th century in North America, gaining modest popularity in the 1990s and 2000s. The name has a melodic quality with its flowing syllables (ah-LIN-ah) and conveys both femininity and a touch of uniqueness while remaining relatively intuitive to pronounce.

Famous People Named Alynna

• Alynna Alexandra "Ynna" Asistio Filipina actress

The name Alynna in Pop Culture

• Alynna Nechayev character in Star Trek