Glynn
“son of Flann, ‘ruddy’”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Glynn an Irish name?
Glynn is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mag Fhloinn.
What does the surname Glynn mean?
Glynn (Irish: Mag Fhloinn) means “son of Flann, ‘ruddy’”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Glynn from?
The historic homeland of the Glynn name is . People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Glynn?
Mag Fhloinn. Related spellings: McGlynn, MacGlynn, MacGlin, Glinn.
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