The Flynn Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Flynn, its origins in Ireland, and the story behind a Flynn family crest.
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Origin of the Flynn name
Flynn comes from Ó Floinn, "descendant of Flann", a personal name meaning "ruddy, red-complexioned". Several unrelated O'Flynn septs arose, notably in Cork, Roscommon and Antrim. The name is still found across Ireland, with the largest numbers in Munster and Connacht.
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Flynn name FAQ
What does the Flynn name mean?
Descendant of Flann, "ruddy". Common variants include O'Flynn, Flinn, Lynn.
Where does the Flynn surname come from?
It originates in Ireland, and is also found in the United States, England and Australia.
Is there a Flynn coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Flynn crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Flynn coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).