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Flynn

Boy name · 827 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Flynn: 827 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 54 births in 2013.

Of Irish and Scottish Gaelic origin, Flynn comes from the Old Gaelic surname Ó Floinn, meaning "descendant of Flann," where "flann" itself translates to "reddish" or "ruddy," likely referring to a person's complexion or hair colour. The name shot to modern fame through the swashbuckling actor Errol Flynn, whose adventurous on-screen persona in films like *The Adventures of Robin Hood* made the name synonymous with dash and charm. There are no major places named directly after Flynn, but the root Flann lends its ruddy hue to the River Flan in County Roscommon. A charming and lively unisex choice, Flynn has also gained traction in recent years as a stylish alternative to Finn, partly thanks to pop culture nods like the spunky character Flynn Rider in Disney's *Tangled*.