Name meaning
Linda
may mean “pretty”
- Origin
- Spanish, Germanic
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English, American, Swedish, German, Italian
- Spellings
- Linda · Lynda · Belinda · Lindy
- Say it
- LIN-dah
- Letters
- 5
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Linda means pretty in Spanish and Portuguese. It also began as a short form of Germanic names ending in -lind, soft or gentle, such as Belinda. It was the top girls' name in the US around 1950.
Roots
Spanish linda (pretty); Germanic lind (soft, gentle).
Where it is used
Popular in the US, Sweden and Germany in the mid 20th century.
Linda name FAQ
What does the name Linda mean?
Linda may mean “pretty”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Spanish linda (pretty); Germanic lind (soft, gentle).
Where does the name Linda come from?
Linda is of Spanish, Germanic origin. Today it is used in English, American, Swedish, German, Italian families.
How do you pronounce Linda?
Linda is usually pronounced LIN-dah.
Is Linda a boy's or a girl's name?
Linda is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Linda?
Related spellings and forms include Lynda, Belinda, Lindy.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.