Brynn

Updated: October 7, 2023 by Stephanie Graham

Brynn is the modern feminine variant of the Welsh name Bryn, but it has become wildly more popular than the traditional version of the name. Meaning “hill,” the name Brynn promises that no hill is too hard to climb if you try hard enough.

Meaning and Origin of the name Brynn:

Brynn is a girl's name of Welsh origin meaning “hill” or “mound.”

Brynn is a Welsh name. It derives from the Welsh word bryn (meaning “hill”). Brynn was often given to girls who were born on a hill or in an area with many hills. It is the feminine version of the masculine Bryn.

Symbolism of the name Brynn:

Brynn means “hill” and so is associated with the natural world. Wales’ countryside is lush and green and vibrant, lending those feelings to this name.

Style of the name Brynn:

modern

Gender of the name Brynn:

Brynn is more commonly used as a girl’s baby name while the variant spelling Bryn is more commonly used for boys.

Pronunciation of the name Brynn:

BRIN

Number of syllables in the name Brynn:

one

Emotion evoked from the name Brynn:

Brynn evokes feelings of strength and youthful enthusiasm.

Alternative spellings for the name Brynn:

Bryn, Brinn

Nicknames for the name Brynn:

You might want to know the nicknames of a first name before choosing it for your baby. If so, we've got you covered. Below is a list of nicknames for Brynn. All of these nicknames are just as adorable and sweet as the name Brynn.

Bree
Bee
Bry
Ryn
Rini

Popularity of the name Brynn:

According to the Social Security Administration, the baby name Brynn has been in common use since 1980. While popular, it has never ranked in the top 200 names. It reached its peak in 2014.