📖 About Flynn
Flynn is an Irish-origin surname turned given name, derived from the Gaelic Ó Floinn, meaning 'descendant of Flann' — Flann meaning 'red' or 'ruddy.' The name carries Celtic heritage and gained a dashing cultural aura from Hollywood legend Errol Flynn. In Australia it climbed from rank 99 in 2001 to a peak of #32 in 2013, reflecting both celebrity influence and a broader embrace of Irish-rooted names, before settling into a stable top-100 presence.
📍 Details
- OriginEnglish
- Gender♂ Male
- MeaningA popular name in Australia
⭐ Famous People
- Errol Flynn — Legendary Australian-born Hollywood actor known for swashbuckling roles in films like The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938).
- Flynn Morrison — Son of actress Rachel McAdams and director Michael Sheen; one of the celebrity births that boosted the name's profile.
- Flynn Holland — Son of actor Orlando Bloom and model Miranda Kerr, born 2011, contributing to the name's Australian popularity surge.
- Flynn Robinson — American NBA basketball player who played in the late 1960s and early 1970s, known for his scoring ability.