Lynsey

English surname

"marshlands of Lincolnshire"

Lynsey Origin and Meaning

The name Lynsey is a girl's name.

Lynsey is a feminine name that originated as a variant of Lindsay, which began as a Scottish surname derived from the region of Lincolnshire in England ('Lincoln's island'). This spelling with a 'y' instead of 'i' and 'ey' instead of 'ay' emerged as a distinct given name in the mid-20th century. Lynsey peaked in popularity during the 1970s and 1980s in the United Kingdom, Australia, and North America, appealing to parents seeking a name with Scottish heritage but a more distinctively feminine spelling. The name carries a friendly, approachable quality while maintaining ties to its aristocratic surname origins. While less common today than at its peak, Lynsey retains a certain charm and familiarity without being overly common, striking a balance between recognition and distinctiveness.

Lynsey Rank in US Top 1000

# 960 in the US

Famous People Named Lynsey

• Lynsey de Paul (born Lyndsey Monckton Rubin) English singer,songwriter
• Lynsey Sharp Scottish Olympic runner
• Lynsey Marie Bartilson American actress
• Lynsey Baxter English actress
• Lynsey Addario American photojournalist
• Lynsey Hipgrave English TV and radio presenter

The name Lynsey in Pop Culture

• Lynsey Gretchen Nolan character on British soap "Hollyoaks"
• "L. Wells" song by Franz Ferdinand, based on their friend Lynsey Wells