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Linda Meaning

    

What does Linda mean?

The name Linda is of Spanish and Portuguese origin.

The meaning of Linda is "beautiful".

Linda is generally used as a girl's name.

It consists of 5 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Lin-da.

The Given Name Linda

Linda is a mesmerizing and simple name.

Enchanting yet delightful, the name is a great blend of character and flair.

Alternate names include Lynda, Lyndah, Lyndee.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Linda B. Buck, Linda de Mol, and Linda Fiorentino.

Linda Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 726 in baby name popularity for girls with 389 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 708 in baby name popularity for girls with 405 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

Want to see how Linda sizes up? How it compares to some other names? Then check out the Linda Name Popularity Page.

Linda Related Names

Variants of the name Linda include Lynda, Lyndah, Lyndee.

Linda has the diminutives (nicknames) Lindy, Linnie.

Famous Lindas

  • Linda B. Buck ~ Nobel Prize for Medicine 2004
  • Linda de Mol ~ Actress
  • Linda Fiorentino ~ Actress
  • Linda Gray ~ Actress
  • Linda Hamilton ~ Actress
  • Linda Hunt ~ Actress

Linda Numerology

Want to know how your name choice may effect your child?

Then take a look at the Numerological Report For Linda.

It may give you some insight about your new baby.

Children named Linda are often independent and hasty but most of all they are read more >>

Linda Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Linda in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Linda.

Just for fun, see the name Linda in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Linda in Nautical Flags page.