Lynne Name Meaning

The name Lynne is primarily a feminine given name. It is derived from the Welsh name "Eluned," which means "idol" or "image of a deity." Lynne is also considered a variant spelling of the name Lynn, derived from the Gaelic word "lind," meaning "waterfall."

Some famous personalities with the name Lynne include:
1. Lynne Ramsay - a Scottish film director known for movies like "We Need to Talk About Kevin" and "You Were Never Really Here."
2. Lynne Cox - an American open-water swimmer who set several long-distance swimming records.
3. Lynne Cheney - an American writer and the wife of former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney.