US Popularity:11878
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Gaelic, Irish, Scottish
Meaning:Lake; Pool; Red; Ruddy-complected
Both a given name and a surname, Linnell, is of British origin. Typically feminine, it is related to the name Linda or Linn and boasts a variety of meanings, including “lake” or “pool.” Linnell is thought to be a form of the Gaelic and Irish name Flann, which means “red” or “ruddy complected,” which can pay homage to baby’s loveable red cheeks. As a surname, Linnell has Scottish roots and is believed to be quite a distinguished family name that originated around the 10th century. Although this name has great historical significance, we have no doubt your little one will bring it back into fashion!

Linnell Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1995
#22710
in 1995
- 2856
from 1990
In comparison to the previous year's data
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