Lynx

Pronunciation: [ l-IHNGKS ]

Girl Name #14,069 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lynx is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-IHNGKS.

Parents who love the name Lynx often also consider Lydia, Lyda, Lynn .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #14,069
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Lynlee #1957 Lynnlee #2334 Lynette #2718 Lynn #2795 Lyndi #3906 Lyndie #4276 Lynleigh #4282 Lynnox #4481

Also a Boy Name

Lynx is also used as a boy name, ranked #2264.

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Lydia Lyda Lynn Lyman Lynn Lyle Lynda Lyla

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lynx

Is Lynx a boy or girl name?

Lynx is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #14069. As a boy name, it is ranked #2264. Lynx is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Lynx?

Lynx is pronounced l-IHNGKS.

How popular is the name Lynx?

Lynx is currently ranked #14069 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Lynx a common or rare name?

Lynx is an uncommon name, ranked #14069 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lynx

Lynx is a girl name .

Is Lynx a boy or girl name? Lynx is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #14,069 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,264. Lynx is more commonly used as a boy name.

Lynx is currently ranked #14,069 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Lynx include Lynlee, Lynnlee, Lynette, Lynn, Lyndi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.