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Name Origin

Lynne is a feminine given name, often considered a variant spelling of Lynn. It has Welsh origins and is associated with the meaning 'lake.'

femininewelshnaturewaterlakevariant

Famous People

Lynne Ramsay (1969-)

Film director, screenwriter

  • Known for her distinctive and often unsettling films.
  • Acclaimed for films like 'Ratcatcher', 'Morvern Callar', and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin'.

Lynne Cheney (1941-)

Former Second Lady of the United States

  • Served as Second Lady from 2001 to 2009 during her husband Dick Cheney's vice presidency.
  • Author and advocate for education reform.

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