Brynn

Brynn is a feminine given name of Welsh origin, derived as a variant of Bryn, which itself means "hill, mound" in the Welsh language. While Bryn in Wales is predominantly masculine, Brynn has emerged as a female form primarily in English-speaking countries outside Wales. The name remains relatively uncommon but gained a modest degree of visibility in 1978 when American actress Brynn Thayer (born 1949) began appearing on the popular daytime soap opera One Life to Live. Her character helped introduce the name to a wider audience, although it has never reached widespread popularity.

• Meaning: Hill, mound
• Origin: Welsh, variant of Bryn
• Type: Female given name
• Usage region: Primarily in English-speaking countries outside Wales