Name:
Linda
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Germanic
Meaning:
Linda originates in Germanic languages and means "tender woman". It is most likely derived from the linden tree. Some sources suggest, though, that it might originate in Spanish language, meaning "pretty". It could also be used simply as a diminutive of names such as Melinda, Belinda, etc. As a feminine given name Linda is fairly popular in the United States even though lately its usage has declined.
Pronunciation:
LIN-də
The Five Elements:
Wood
Also Spelled Like...:
Lindee
Lindi
Lindy
Lynda
Lyndy
Lynnda
Lynndie
Famous Linda:
Linda Ronstadt : musician
Linda Blair : actress
Linda Cardellini : actress
Linda Carter : actress
Linda Evangelista : model
Linda Evans : actress
Linda Hamilton : actress
Linda Bailey : writer
Linda Barnes : writer
Linda Cargill : writer
Linda Darnell : actress
Linda Dunn : writer
Linda Eder : musician
Linda Ezell : published author