Charlyn
Charlyn is a english / filipino girl name in the Philippines. PSA rank #463 (16,922 records), 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
The name is a modern feminine blend derived from Charles or Charlie combined with the suffix -lyn. In the Philippines, it is commonly given to females born from the late 20th century onward, fitting into the ubiquitous local naming pattern of '-lyn' suffixed names.
Charlyn is a modern blend combining the diminutive or root of Charles (Charlie/Char-) with the popular suffix '-lyn'. While found in general modern English naming, it gained widespread popularity in the Philippines as part of the mid-to-late 20th-century trend of creating feminine names ending in -lyn.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to nicknames such as Cha, Chacha, Char, or Lyn. It is common as an independent given name or as the first component of a double name.
Charlyn with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Charlyn
How do I use Charlyn with two Filipino surnames?
Charlyn is the given name. The full name is Charlyn + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Charlyn a common girl name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #463 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.