What does the name Linda mean?

The name Linda means "Soft, tender".

What is the origin of the name Linda?

Linda is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 321 babies were named Linda in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Linda is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 321 →

All-Time Total: 1,452,471

Peak Year: 1947

Linda is of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the word "linda" meaning "beautiful" or "pretty."

Girl names closely related to Linda

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Boy names closely related to Linda

Glenn Allen Ernest Marvin Abner Zavier Cory Alvin

Names with similar meaning to Linda

Lindy Lynda

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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