What does the name Lynda mean?

The name Lynda means "Soft, tender".

What is the origin of the name Lynda?

Lynda is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Lynda?

In 2023, 10 babies were named Lynda in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Is Lynda a girl's name?

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

Lynda

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Births Last Year: 10 ↘

All-Time Total: 77,851

Peak Year: 1947

Lynda is a variant of Linda, which is derived from the Spanish word "linda" meaning "beautiful" or the Germanic element "lind" meaning "soft, tender, flexible."

Notable Namesakes

Lynda Carter - Actress, known for playing Wonder Woman.
Lynda Barry - Cartoonist and author.
Lynda Bellingham - Actress and TV presenter.
Lynda La Plante - Author and screenwriter.
Lynda Lopez - Journalist and TV personality.
Lynda Day George - Actress, known for TV roles.
Lynda Thomas - Mexican singer and songwriter.
Lynda Obst - Film producer and author.
Lynda Resnick - Businesswoman and philanthropist.
Lynda Weinman - Co-founder of online learning platform Lynda.com.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Lynda

Elyssa Judith Stefani Elissa Ami Analiese Damaris Delia

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Lynda

Noel Johnpaul Zaid Dan Arnold Bruno Christofer Benny

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Lynda

Linda Lindy

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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