Germanic/Spanish · Girl name
Linda
“soft, tender; Spanish 'pretty'”
About the name Linda
Linda began as a medieval short form of Germanic names containing the element lind, meaning ‘soft, tender, flexible’, such as Theodelinda and Belinda. It was revived in English in the nineteenth century and came to be associated with the Spanish and Portuguese word linda ‘pretty’. Bearers include Linda McCartney, the American photographer and musician, and Linda Ronstadt, the American singer.
- Meaning
- soft, tender; Spanish 'pretty'
- Origin
- Germanic/Spanish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- LIN-dah(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Lynda
- Lyndah
If you like Linda
- Lana
- Lila
- Livia
- Lara
Middle names for Linda
- Linda Marie
- Linda Ann
- Linda Joy
- Linda Claire
- Linda Rose
Questions about Linda
- What does Linda mean?
- Linda is a Germanic name meaning "soft, tender; Spanish 'pretty'".
- How do you pronounce Linda?
- Linda is pronounced LIN-dah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Linda?
- Variants of Linda include Lynda, Lyndah.
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