Origin, Meaning, And History Of Flynn
Flynn is a shortened and anglicized form of the Irish name Ó Floinn, which means ‘descendant of Flann.’ ‘Flann’ means ‘Irish blood,’ a nickname for ‘reddish complexion’ or ‘ruddy.’ Flynn originated in Laois; it was owned in the mid-1300s by a large farming family. Although the name was almost eradicated because of continuous plagues and famine at that time, it managed to survive.
Another proposed origin of the name is said to have emerged from Flann Sinna, the High King of Ireland, sometimes referred to as ‘Flynn of the Shannon.’ He is known for erecting monuments upon his battle triumphs, and the most notable monument is the Cross of the Scriptures at the Abbey of Clonmacnoise.
The name also claims to have come from the Middle English name Flin, which originates from the Old Norse male personal name Fleinn. However, the name is more likely used as a surname rather than a first name.
The Irish name has a variety of spellings, such as O’Flynn, Flinn, Lynn, O’Lynn, Linn, and O’Linn.
The name is extensively used in the fictional realm as a first name and a surname. Kevin Flynn is a talented computer programmer played by Jeff Bridges in the movieTron. In the film, he created the arcade game TRON based on his experience of the Computer World and paved the way for ENCOM to become the biggest video game company in the world.
Many might not know, but the main characters on Disney’s favorite animated comedy-musical sitcom,Phineas and Ferb, belong to the Flynn family.
Disney seems to like the name Flynn because, in their 2010 animated feature film,Tangled, we see Eugene Fitzherbert, more popularly known as Flynn Rider, as a deuteragonist. Flynn becomes Rapunzel’s funny, loving, protective, and loyal companion. He proves himself selfless and attempts to help Rapunzel see the lights.
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Famous People With The Name Flynn
- Flynn RobinsonAmerican professional basketball player, played for several NBA teams from the 1960s to 1970s
- Brandon Paul FlynnAmerican actor, known for playing Justin Foley in the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why
- Jerome Patrick FlynnEnglish actor and singer, known for his role as Bronn in the HBO series Game of Thrones
- Neil Richard FlynnAmerican actor and comedian, known for working as Mike Heck in the ABC series The Middle
- Gillian Schieber FlynnAmerican author, producer, and screenwriter, known for her critically acclaimed books, including Sharp Objects, Dark Places, and Gone Girl
- Matthew FlynnAmerican musician and record producer, drummer for the Pop Rock band Maroon 5
Names With A Similar Sound As Flynn
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1. What is the meaning of the name Flynn ?
The name flynn means and haired ones in It essentially means descendant of the red
2. What is the origin of the name Flynn?
Flynn originates from the Irish word .
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