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Herlinda

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Pronounced er-LEEN-dah /ɛrˈlin.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Germanic, 'a soft/tender shield' (heri, 'army', + lind, 'soft; tender; a shield of lime-wood'); layered in Spanish with linda, 'pretty'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A soft/tender shield; gentle and pretty: Herlinda is Germanic/Spanish. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'er-LEEN-dah').
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Origin LowGermanic, Spanish
MeaningFrom the Germanic, 'a soft/tender shield' (heri, 'army', + lind, 'soft; tender; a shield of lime-wood'); layered in Spanish with linda, 'pretty'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7626 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1952
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,410

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195218922025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Herlinda comes from the Germanic, 'a soft/tender shield' (heri, 'army', + lind, 'soft; tender; a shield of lime-wood'); it is layered in Spanish with linda, 'pretty' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'er-LEEN-dah').

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican families. Rare, a-soft-shield at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Herlinda comes from the Germanic, 'a soft/tender shield' (heri, 'army', + lind, 'soft; tender') — layered in Spanish with linda, 'pretty' — lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'er-LEEN-dah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Herlinda — routes layered

Variations

ErlindaHerlindah

Nicknames

Linda

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Herlinda mean?

Herlinda is Germanic 'a soft/tender shield', layered in Spanish with linda ('pretty'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Herlinda?

It's said er-LEEN-dah /ɛrˈlin.dɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Herlinda a boy or girl name?

Herlinda is a girl's name.

How popular is Herlinda?

Herlinda is a rare name in the U.S.

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