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The girl's name Linda \l(i)-

is pronounced LIN-dah. It is of Spanish origin, and its meaning is "pretty". Originally derived from "linde", a German 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 common first name for women (#3 out of 4276) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#24475 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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