Linda Meaning

What does Linda mean?

The name Linda is of Spanish and Portuguese origin.

The meaning of Linda is "beautiful".

Linda is generally used as a girl's name.

It consists of 5 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Lin-da.

Linda is a mesmerizing and simple name.

Enchanting yet delightful, the name is a great blend of character and flair.

Alternate names include Lynda, Lyndah, Lyndee.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Linda B. Buck, Linda de Mol, and Linda Fiorentino.

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 726 in baby name popularity for girls with 389 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 708 in baby name popularity for girls with 405 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

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Variants of the name Linda include Lynda, Lyndah, Lyndee.

Linda has the diminutives (nicknames) Lindy, Linnie.

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Just for fun, see the name Linda in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

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