Lynam

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Lynam or Lynham is a surname of Irish origin. It is an anglicisation of the Old Irish name Ó Laigheanáin, which means "someone from Laigin" or Leinster, which was named after a tribe that inhabited the area. Related names include Leaneagh, Laighneach, and Lynagh. Lynam may refer to:

People[]

• Anthony Lynham (born 1960), Australian politician
• Charles Lynam (1829–1921), English architect
• Charles Cotterill Lynam (1858–1938), English headmaster and yachtsman
• Des Lynam (born 1942), British television and radio presenter
• Donald Lynam (born 1967), American psychologist
• Ian Lynam (born 1970), Irish hurler and coach
• James Lynam Molloy (1837–1909), Irish composer
• Jim Lynam (born 1941), American basketball coach and analyst
• Joe Lynam (born 1970), Irish journalist
• Joss Lynam (1924–2011), Irish mountaineer
• Robert Lynam (writer) (1796–1845), British writer
• Severus William Lynam Stretton (1783–1884), British soldier

Places[]

• Lynam, Queensland, a locality in City of Townsville, Australia

Other[]

• Lynam (band)

Surname list

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