Flinn
Pronunciation: [ fl-IHN ]
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Meaning & Origin
Flinn is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced fl-IHN.
Parents who love the name Flinn often also consider Allah, Obbie, Worthington .
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Flinn first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 12 babies have been named Flinn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Flinn is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #16,279 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,279
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Flinn
Flinn is a boy name .
Flinn is currently ranked #16,279 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Flinn include Fli, Fly, Flie, and Flikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Flinn include Flint . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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