Transferred use of the surname, which is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Ó Flainn (descendant of Flann). The name is derived from flann (red): hence, “red-haired one."
The name Flann is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "ruddy, red-haired". Flann and is often added to lists like Cool Baby Names That Start With F and discussed in our forums with posts like "Rate the Previous Signature!".
Macklin Name Meaning. English: unexplained. It occurs chiefly in Hampshire and Wiltshire. It is also established in Ireland, where it may be an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Giolla Eóin (see McLean).
Celtic meaning: The name Macklyn is a Celtic baby name The Celtic meaning of Macklyn is: Son of Flann.
