Linda - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Linda \l(i)-nda, lin-da\ is pronounced LIN-dah. It is of Spanish origin, and its meaning is "pretty". Originally derived from "linde", a Germanic name element referring to the lime tree. The name also existed as a part of other English names such as Belinda and Melinda. Actresses Linda Evans, Linda Hunt; singer Linda Ronstadt; journalist Linda Ellerbee; fashion designer Lindka Cierach.

Linda has 18 variant forms: Lin, Lindalee, Lindee, Lindey, Lindi, Lindie, Lindira, Lindka, Lindy, Linn, Lynda, Lynde, Lyndy, Lyn, Lynn, Lynne, Lynnda and Lynndie.

For more information, see also related names Adelinde, Alinda, Arlinda, Barinda, Calandra and Derinda.

Baby names that sound like Linda are Lenda and Lind.

Linda is a very popular female first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Linda. Click here to compare Linda with related baby names.