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I also would have guessed it to be more of an 80's-90's name.

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Lynley feels 90's, Linley feels maybe 80's, Lynlee and Lynnlee are starting to feel more 60's though.

I was surprised to know it was a New Zealander name with history. I thought it was a newfangled trendy early-2020s invention whose usage is restricted to the United States.

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Anyway, I don't really like it since it looks artificial and childish. I would have spelt it Linley instead - it looks more established.

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As for its boost in popularity, I can't find a reason either. But Lynley has the same vibe as Valmai, another New Zealander name.

Linley

I would spell it Linley. I like Linlea but as in lin-lee-uh. As a spelling of Linley, it can be mispronounced and misspelled often. I like the sound of the name. It's dainty, pretty and fun, but the first Y in Lynley seems unnecessary. I prefer other modern names.

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I would guess that a Lynley was 12 or older. I had no idea the name went back that far, but it's not too hard to believe.

This message was edited 9/24/2024, 12:21 PM

I know of a Lynnlee (I think that's how it's spelled). She's in her late 30s. Definitely seems like a 90s name, I agree. The name Lynley feels like it would work on someone in their late 20s to 50s.

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I have no idea how I'd spell it, they all look off to me. Linley maybe?

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I guess Lynn was the most popular in the 50s and 60s, so that makes sense.

I don't like the name. I'm used to seeing the spelling Linley.

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In the UK, it's a title. Lord Linley was the title of Princess Margaret's son, David Armstrong-Jones for much of his life. Since his photographer father's death in 2017, he's now Earl Snowdon and his son Charles is Lord Linley.