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Lynn or Lynh?

88 replies

Rose1000 · 09/04/2020 16:59

I like Lynn/lynh names but can't decide the spelling..
Which do you prefer?

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Lindy2 · 09/04/2020 17:03

I've never seen Lynh as a spelling.

I've seen Lynn, Lynne and Lyn though.

Of your 2 spellings I definitely prefer Lynn.

WhittlingIhopMonkey · 09/04/2020 17:05

Lynh isnt a name. It's not even a word.

Windyatthebeach · 09/04/2020 17:07

Why would you consider either??
Confused

PorpentinaScamander · 09/04/2020 17:09

Is Lynh a name? It looks made up.
Of the 2 I prefer Lynn. Although Lyn would be my choice.

Syrrup · 09/04/2020 17:09

Lynh looks like a typo

Duckingell · 09/04/2020 17:11

Lynette?

Lynh would mean a lifetime of the poor kid spelling out her name.

user1493494961 · 09/04/2020 17:13

Lynn is very dated and Lynh is especially awful.

ofwarren · 09/04/2020 17:15

I prefer the first spelling. Lynne is better though.
What about Lynn as a nickname and using Gwendolyn or Madeline?

DorothyBastard · 09/04/2020 17:16

Lynh is not a name. It’s not very aesthetically pleasing as a word. Lynne is my preferred spelling over Lynn personally, but either is fine. But please not Lynh

Sparklypurpleunicornsaremyfav · 09/04/2020 17:19

Never seen Lynh, prefer Lynn

SwedishEdith · 09/04/2020 17:19

Is Lynh meant to be Lyhn - like John? Either way, it's still awful.

I actually quite like Lin - think it looks quite cool now.

PuppyMonkey · 09/04/2020 17:28

Even when it’s spelled right, it’s a pretty dull and dated name tbh. Sorry!

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 09/04/2020 17:31

Lynn. Lunh will just cause confusion.
It’s nice to hear something different and refreshing.

Fivefourthree · 09/04/2020 17:37

I prefer it spelt Lynn.

OhioOhioOhio · 09/04/2020 17:46

Why not Lynhih?

Sorry but you can't just stick letters on names!

Ineedabreak19 · 09/04/2020 17:48

Lyn or Lynne never Lynh as it looks like a spelling mistake.

Lena as an alternative version.

Useryokyesno · 09/04/2020 17:56

Lynh looks like a typo. Is it actually a name?

Pinkblueberry · 09/04/2020 18:00

Lynh with a random h? Whyh?

Appuskidu · 09/04/2020 18:00

Lynh Grin

AJTracey · 09/04/2020 18:03

Evelyn or Linette

BakedBeeeen · 09/04/2020 18:13

Is this another Balonz?

florascotia2 · 09/04/2020 18:26

If the OP is serious, then please no. There is a usual spelling for Lynn - why change it?

If it's a mistaken attempt to look "Celtic" then no, also. There is a perfectly good Scottish Gaelic word "linn" or Welsh word "llyn" that both mean "lake". The Scottish version has not traditionally been used as personal name.

There is a pretty Welsh name Eluned (Welsh speakers will correct me, but approx pronounced "Eh-linn-ed" - but with a soft d) which in Arthurian stories became "Lynette".

There are also more modern versions including Linnet (?after the bird).

donquixotedelamancha · 09/04/2020 18:27

Lynn or Lynh?

No.

PawPatrolMakesMeDrink · 09/04/2020 18:29

Lynn is in her 50’s and Lynh is a lifetime of name spelling.

nettytree · 09/04/2020 18:32

If you go with lynne, it has to be with 2 ns and an e. Better tho is Lynnette. Still with 2 ns.