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Origin: German

Meaning: Little warrior; One who combs wool; Free man

Very little in life will stand in baby's way, and the name Carlynn reflects their bold determination. A variant of Carlin and Carlyn, this gender-neutral name has layers of meaning taken from its Irish and German origins. Carlynn means "little warrior" and "one who combs wool," as an evolution of the Irish surname O'Caireallain. As a variant of the German Karl, Carlynn gains the meaning of "free man," foretelling your little one's bravery and independence.