Londyn

Updated: October 7, 2023 by Stephanie Graham

Londyn is simply an American spelling of the given name London. By switching the “O” to a “Y,” many parents believe it makes the baby name more feminine. While the name is trendy right now, it's also a great way to honor your English or British heritage or your love of travel without being too literal. Londyn pairs well with many middle names. It's growing in popularity and has been since it first hit the charts in 2007 — we think that trend will continue.

Meaning and Origin of the name Londyn:

Londyn is a more feminine version of the name London and means “by the impassable river” or “from London.”

Londyn is simply an Americanized version of the baby name London, which is an example of a place name — London, England — turned into a popular given name. Londyn has Celtic and Latin origins and is derived from the word Londinium (meaning “by the impassable river”).

Symbolism of the name Londyn:

Because the baby name Londyn was derived from the city of London, many new parents may see as it a symbol of their baby's British heritage. It could also symbolize a love of travel to the city.

Style of the name Londyn:

Modern

Gender of the name Londyn:

Londyn is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Londyn:

LUHN-duhn

Number of syllables in the name Londyn:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Londyn:

The baby name Londyn evokes images of someone who is entertaining and enthusiastic.

Alternative spellings for the name Londyn:

London
Lundyn
Lunden
Londin

Nicknames for the name Londyn:

You have some options when it comes to nicknames for the name Londyn. There aren't any common nicknames, but that doesn't mean you can't find a cute nickname. Londyn can be shortened in several ways to create cute nicknames. We have compiled the list below of nicknames you might like.

Lo
Lolo
Lon
Londy
Lonnie
Lola
Dyni

Popularity of the name Londyn:

Londyn first made the list of the top 1,000 baby names for girls in the United States in 2007. As of 2020, it ranked at number 162, according to the Social Security Administration.