Lindi

♀ Girl

Pronounced LIN-dee /ˈlɪn.di/Medium

Meaning: A short, sweet form read as a spin on Linda ('pretty; soft,' from Spanish linda) or Lindsay; it is also a South African place-name. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet short name: Lindi spins Linda ('pretty; soft') or Lindsay (said 'LIN-dee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowSpanish, English

MeaningA short, sweet form read as a spin on Linda ('pretty; soft,' from Spanish linda) or Lindsay; it is also a South African place-name. Routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2025)#14214 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1983

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,140

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Lindi reads as a trimmed Linda ('pretty; soft') or Lindsay, and doubles as a South African place-name. It has no one settled meaning — the routes are uncertain, which we note. Sweet and casual (said 'LIN-dee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, sweet, and short.

Did you know? Lindi reads as a short form of Linda (Spanish for 'pretty') or Lindsay, and it's also a South African place-name, so its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'LIN-dee').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Lindi — Linda/Lindsay short form; place-name; routes uncertain

Variations

LindyLindieLyndi

Nicknames

LinDee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lindi mean?

Lindi reads as a short form of Linda ('pretty; soft') or Lindsay; it also names a place. The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lindi?

It's said LIN-dee /ˈlɪn.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lindi a boy or girl name?

Lindi is a girl's name.

How popular is Lindi?

Lindi is a rare name in the U.S.