Shaylyn
Derived from Germanic roots meaning 'ruler with a spear.' It conveys a sense of noble leadership and a protective, courageous spirit that inspires others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,109 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1993 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1982 |
| Most recent | 2015 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, German |
| Comeback name | No |
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Geraldine Page (Academy Award-winning actress in 'The Trip to Bountiful') · Geraldine Ferraro (First female vice-presidential candidate for a major U.S. party) · Geraldine Chaplin (Acclaimed actress and daughter of Charlie Chaplin in 'Doctor Zhivago') · Geraldine McCaughrean (Award-winning children's author of 'Peter Pan in Scarlet') · Geraldine McEwan (Notable actress famous for her portrayal of Miss Marple)
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