Jolynn

Updated: March 9, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Jolynn sounds like a mixture of two parents, Joe and Lynn, but it actually has a lot more history. It comes from the root name Joanna.

Meaning of the name Jolynn

Middle Latin: God is gracious
French: beautiful

Origin of the name Jolynn

Jolynn comes from the Greek name Ioannes, derived from the Hebrew word Yehanan.

Symbolism of the name Jolynn

Jolynn is a joyous person with a positive attitude. She is a natural, youthful person, whose age never shows. Jolynn is good at providing a relaxed atmosphere. She is creative, expressive, humanitarian, and helpful. She is always loved by friends and family. Joslyn seeks to have adventures in life and always craves to discover new things. By nature she survives through all problems, is courageous, and optimistic.

Style of the name Jolynn

Classic

Gender of the name Jolynn

Jolynn is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Jolynn

Joe-lin

Number of syllables in the name Jolynn

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Jolynn

Generosity, creativity, and humility. Joselyn is inventive, tolerant, and spiritual. She can also be a little boastful with a daydreaming attitude.

Alternative spellings for the name Jolynn

Jolinn
Jollinn
Jollynn
Jolynn

Nicknames for the name Jolynn

Jo
Lynn
Jolie

Popularity of the name Jolynn

Jolynn started to get popular around the year 1950. It stayed steady through the year 1975 and then started to climb. The popularity rose to its highest point in the early 2000s.