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Lindsy
Pronounced LIND-see /ˈlɪnd.si/High
Meaning: Lindsy is a respelling of Lindsay, an English and Scottish surname and place name meaning 'Lincoln's marsh' or 'island of linden trees,' from Old English elements. Carried into first-name use, mainly for girls.Low
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History & Origin
Lindsy is a respelling of Lindsay, an English and Scottish surname and place name ('Lincoln's marsh; island of linden trees'). It turned given name largely for girls and reads as a familiar, breezy pick, rare in this exact spelling (said 'LIND-see').
It surfaces as a trimmed variant of the more common Lindsay. Familiar, breezy, and warm.
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What does the name Lindsy mean?
Lindsy is a respelling of Lindsay, a Scottish place name meaning 'Lincoln's marsh' or 'island of linden trees.'
How do you pronounce Lindsy?
It's said LIND-see /ˈlɪnd.si/ - two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Lindsy a boy or girl name?
Lindsy is used mostly as a girl's name.
How popular is Lindsy?
Lindsy is an uncommon spelling for girls in the U.S., less common than Lindsay.