TheNameDBFranklyn
MasculineMeaning
A free landowner or one of free birth, derived from frank and the suffix -lyn.
Etymology
Franklyn is a variant spelling of Franklin, which derives from Middle English frankeleyn, meaning 'a medieval English landowner of free but not noble birth.' The name combines frank (free) with the suffix -lyn.
About the Name Franklyn
Franklyn is an alternative spelling of Franklin that reflects historical naming variations. It maintains the same meaning and heritage as the more common Franklin spelling.