Lin \lin\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Lin), is pronounced lin. It is of Chinese and English origin. Family name in Chinese. In English, short form for names like Linden and Linette.

For more information, see also related names Linda and Lynn.

Baby names that sound like Lin are Lina, Lyn and Linn. Other similar baby names are Liz, Lib, Win, Lia, Lil, Lind, Liv and Min.