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Origin: Welsh

Meaning: Flax settlement; Linden tree town; Town near the stream or pool

Make sure baby feels right at home with the great outdoors with the name Lynton. This gender-neutral name is of Old English and Welsh origin, acting as a respelling of Linton. Two translations are “flax settlement” and “linden tree town,” and can have a personal touch if baby’s first home will be in the rural countryside. As baby explores the beauty of nature, from running through fields and relaxing under trees, Lynton is sure to match their earthy spirit. Lynton may also have connections to the Welsh word lyn and can translate to “the town near the stream or pool.” For a name that connects your little one to the power flexibility of water, Lynton can make for a memorable splash.