Linda

Origin and meaning of Linda

Linda has a double root: on one side the Germanic lind, 'soft, tender, supple', on the other the Spanish lindo, 'pretty, lovely'. It is also a short form of names like Belinda and Rosalinda. The result is a meaning of sweetness and gentle beauty. Widespread in the twentieth century across Italy, Germany, Scandinavia, the English-speaking and Spanish-speaking worlds, it has a simple, universal sound. Admired for its directness and grace, it remains a warm, bright name, easy to say anywhere.

Variants around the world

How Linda is said in other languages.

Famous people

• Linda Ronstadt— singer
• Linda B. Buck— scientist