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Lynsey is an ugly spelling, but I went to high school with a Lynzi and it's miles better than that.

I had a Lynsey colleague once who was a compromise. One of her parents wanted to name her Lesley but the other preferred Lynn, so they did a merger. Knowing that made me feel pretty well OK about it, but if it's a kree8iv variation just because they could, I'm not so sure.

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The one I knew was Lynsey Margaret. I think it flows better than Lynsey Ellen, but then I don't like Ellen so it might be the prejudice talking.

I think it's sweet.

First thought: Lindsay is ugly as sin.

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Second thought: Why in the heck was Lindsay ever popular?

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Third thought: But it was, and now it's dated, and the fact that Lynsey is spelled differently doesn't mean that it's not dated, also.

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Fourth thought: The spelling Lynsey actually improves it. A little.

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Ellen was my favorite name when I was ten. I don't dislike it now, but certainly don't like it enough for it to be my favorite name. It's surprisingly nice in the middle name spot.

You definitely don't see Lindsey or any of its variations much lately. I don't believe I've heard of a baby Lindsey for probably twenty years.
Never liked it, it always sounds so whiny and bratty.