This is a list of submitted names in which the pattern is *lin* or *lyn*.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Caline f French (Modern, Rare, ?)A feminine variation of the Greek name Νικολαος (Nikolaos). It also resembles the french word "câlin(e)" (affectionate).
Calinette f Afro-American (Slavery-era)Possibly derived from French
câline, the feminine form of the adjective
câlin "cuddly" (ultimately via Old French from Vulgar Latin
*calina, which itself is from Latin
calidus "warm").
Capitolinus m Ancient RomanDerived from Latin
capitolium (related to Late Latin
capitellum "small head, top of column", from which we derived our current word 'capital'), which is ultimately derived from Latin
caput "head"... [
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Carlin f & m English (Rare)Transferred use of the surname
Carlin or a variant of
Carline. A notable masculine bearer was an American rugby union and rugby sevens player: Carliln Isles... [
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Catalin m RomanianSpelling variant of
Cătălin used by Romanians abroad or in informal contexts (for example on the internet). Note that this is not the standard spelling of the name.
Catelyn f LiteratureInvented by G.R.R. Martin for his "Game of Thrones" book series, first realeased in 1996 and turned into a TV series (2011-2019). It is not pronounced like the similar
Caitlin and unrelated.
Chalchiuhtotolin m Aztec and Toltec MythologyMeans "jade turkey" in Nahuatl, from Nahuatl
chālchihuitl "jade, turquoise, precious stone" and
tōtolin "turkey hen". In Aztec mythology, Chalchiuhtotolin was a god of disease and plague.
Chanlin m & f EnglishLikely an invented name combining the name element
Chan with
Lyn.
Chaoling f ChineseFrom the Chinese
朝 (cháo) meaning "dynasty, morning" and
玲 (líng) meaning "tinkling of jade".
Chastelyn f American (Hispanic, Rare)Possibly derived from a surname which was itself derived from Old French
chastelain meaning "castle-keeper, castellan", either an occupational or status name for the governor or constable of a castle... [
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Chia-ling f & m TaiwaneseFrom Chinese 佳
(jiā) meaning "good, beautiful" or 嘉
(jiā) meaning "excellent, good" combined with 玲
(líng) meaning "tinkling", as well as other character combinations.
Chonglin m Chinesemeans “loyal and honest forest” or “loyal and upright jade.”
Chongling m & f ChineseFrom the Chinese
崇 (chóng) meaning "esteem, honor, revere, venerate" and
灵 (líng) meaning "spirit, soul".
Chunling f & m ChineseFrom Chinese 春
(chūn) meaning "spring (the season)" combined with 龄
(líng) meaning "age, duration" or 玲
(líng) meaning "tinkling of jade"... [
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Cleolinda f FolklorePossibly a contracted form of
Cleodolinda, which is of uncertain meaning. This is the name of the princess in some medieval Italian versions of the legend of Saint George and the dragon. (Saint George rescues Princess Cleolinda from being sacrificed to a dragon by taming the dragon and then killing it in exchange for the kingdom's conversion to Christianity.) This is also the pen name of Cleolinda Jones (1978-), an American blogger and author.
Creslin m English, LiteratureCreslin is a main character in the second book in the 'Magic of Recluse series. he possesed the power to call immense controlled storms and change the worldwide climate with Order magic, despite it's usual inability to cause harm... [
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Cuilin f ChineseFrom the Chinese
粹 (cuì) meaning "pure, the best" and
粼 (lín) meaning "clear".
Cuiling f ChineseFrom the Chinese
翠 (cuì) meaning "kingfisher, green" and
铃 (líng) meaning "bell".
Danling f ChineseFrom the Chinese
丹 (dān) meaning "cinnabar, vermilion" and
灵 (líng) meaning "spirit, soul".