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Lynn or Sky?

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CharlesDD · 28/01/2017 14:32

It will be Lynn or Sky (we don't like the extra unnecessary 'e' on either name).

Thanks!

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VilootShesCute · 29/01/2017 08:31

Mitzy ditto

MitzyLeFrouf · 29/01/2017 05:31

I've never met a well adjusted Lynn.

Sophronia · 29/01/2017 05:30

Lynn

hoddtastic · 29/01/2017 00:11

don't like Sky (any spelling of it) at all.

Lynn, it's an odd choice, not a nice sounding word- is it to honour someone?

Thegiantofillinois · 29/01/2017 00:06

Llinos or Lilian?

tooclosetocall · 29/01/2017 00:05

Lynn.

DrinkFeckArseGirls · 28/01/2017 23:57

I'd go for Skylynn.

bruffin · 28/01/2017 23:53

sky masterton in Guys and Dolls

iamEarthymama · 28/01/2017 23:50

I was thinking this week that Lynn or Lynne, as I see it spelt in my head, is due a renaissance.
It's really nice.
Then someone mentioned Linnet! Oh I love that name so much.
My naming days are far behind me but in my next life I hope I am called Linnet or am a Linnet 😊

MsMarple · 28/01/2017 23:40

I prefer Lynn. but I really like Linnet which is similar but less associated with a particular generation.

10Betty10 · 28/01/2017 23:34

i like Sky. Although prefer the Skye spelling a little bit more because of makes me think of Isle of Skye.

Lynn just makes me instantly think of Alan Partridge, sorry!

Littleballerina · 28/01/2017 22:58

Sky is a bit Britney Spears.
Lynn is the best of a bad bunch.

squoosh · 28/01/2017 22:57

Any Lynn I've ever known looked like one of the Nolans and acted crazier than a rat on acid.

Dolwar · 28/01/2017 22:54

Common can either mean very numerous. Or common as in "common as muck". Not something anyone should aspire to.

mumhum · 28/01/2017 21:07

Lyn is a strong name, not common but also not too out there. Sky, if you like it, go for it.

LALALALALAND · 28/01/2017 18:52

I think you are assuming it is a girl when it is a boy.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 28/01/2017 18:51

Definitely Sky.

Reality16 · 28/01/2017 18:39

I'm in my 40's and the majority of lynnes that I know are at least ten years older. It's really dated and not even pretty. Sky is an ice name although becoming more popular, but definitely spelt Skye

LALALALALAND · 28/01/2017 18:31

boy or girl?

Both are unisex names.

The only female lynnes that I know are over 60.

BlackbirdSingsInTheDeadOfNight · 28/01/2017 18:29

Llinos is Welsh, but please don't use it in England unless you can pronounce the Ll sound.

Absolutely yes ^. I am English but went to university in Wales. One of the ladies who cleaned our halls of residence was called Llinos. We oh-so-hilarious English students found it most amusing that the cleaner was called Cleanos. It makes me feel rather embarrassed now, poor lady, and very aware of blundering English pronunciations!

I think Lyn is rather pretty actually (prefer the one 'n' for some reason). And Skye rather than Sky.

AllTheLight · 28/01/2017 18:09

Oh yes I love Linnet

llhj · 28/01/2017 17:47

Linnet is gorgeous imo. So pretty but not with the ubiquitous ee sound at the end of modern girl's name.

Peregrina · 28/01/2017 17:45

Llinos is Welsh, but please don't use it in England unless you can pronounce the Ll sound.

Forgetmenotblue · 28/01/2017 17:36

Lynn is gorgeous and due a revival. Also Linnet is nice and unusual. Or even Llinos which is Welsh, I think.

I'm a primary school teacher (25+years) and I've never had a Lynn yet. Many Skys.

Cyclingandriding2016 · 28/01/2017 17:36

I like Lynn if you want a 'proper' name that's not a popular one.

Sky(e) is a bit 'of the moment' for me and might date badly

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