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Name Origin

Lynsey is a Scottish feminine given name, a variant spelling of Lindsay. It traditionally means 'island of linden trees' or 'lake island'.

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Famous People

Lynsey Addario (1975-)

Photojournalist

  • Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting (2009)
  • Known for her war photography in conflict zones like Afghanistan and Iraq

Lynsey de Paul (1948-2014)

Singer-Songwriter

  • Represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest (1977)
  • Charting hit singles like 'Sugar Me' and 'No Deposit, No Return'