The baby name Hamlyn is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "HAM-lin".
Hamlyn is English in Origin.
Hamlyn is a name of English origin which means "home-lover" or "little home". It is derived from the Old English words "ham" meaning home and "lēah" meaning clearing or meadow. The name has been in use since the Middle Ages and was popularized by the Hamlyn family, who were prominent landowners in Devonshire, England.
The name Hamlyn is typically given to boys, although it has also been used as a unisex name. It is pronounced HAM-lin, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The name is not commonly used in modern times, but it has been used in literature and other media. One of the most famous literary characters with the name Hamlyn is the Pied Piper of Hamelin, a folktale from Germany.
The name Hamlyn is composed of two elements, "ham" and "lēah". "Ham" is a common element in English place names, indicating a settlement or homestead. "Lēah" is also a common element in English place names, indicating a clearing or meadow. Together, the two elements create a name that means "home-lover" or "little home". The name has a long history and has been used by many notable individuals throughout the centuries.