US Popularity Rank: 11599

Origin: British

Meaning: Lincoln's island

While Lindsay is considered a gender-neutral name, its variation Lynnsey seems more popular for girls. This bright appellation flows whimsically from the lips and ultimately derives from an Old English surname meaning “Lincoln’s island.” Having come a long way from its topographical origins, Lynnsey is language evolution in action and lends a future-focused name for the next generation.