Lync as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Lync

What is the meaning of the name Lync ?

The baby name Lync is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /lɪŋk/ — respelling: LINK.

Lync is in Origin.

Lync is a modern English given name pronounced “link,” a respelling of Linc, the familiar short form of Lincoln. Lincoln ultimately stems from the Roman place-name Lindum Colonia (modern Lincoln, England), combining Brittonic lindo “pool, lake” with Latin colonia “settlement,” yielding the sense “settlement by the pool.” The inserted y gives the name a sleek, contemporary vibe aligned with current -lyn/-ync trends.

As a given name, Lync is very recent, seen sporadically from the late 20th century and more notably in the 21st across English-speaking countries. It’s used both as a crisp nickname for Lincoln and as a standalone choice. Some also hear an echo of lynx, the wildcat associated with keen sight and agility, adding a nature-forward nuance. Close variants include Linc, Link, Lynk, Linx, and Lynx; the formal source name remains Lincoln.

⚙ Lync is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Lync appears only 8 times in total — found in 6 countries. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.