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Lindy

♀ Girl

Pronounced LIHN-dee /ˈlΙͺn.di/Medium

Meaning: Soft, flexible, tenderMedium

In 30 seconds: Lindy is an English name read as 'soft, flexible, tender', with the gentle feel of the linden tree behind it. It works as a sweet short form or a name on its own.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningSoft, flexible, tender
U.S. rank (2024)#1947 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births102 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 8,764

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 197918852024

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

History & Origin

The 'soft, flexible, tender' meaning connects Lindy to the Germanic lind element, the same idea found in Linda. It often started life as a pet form of longer Lind- names before standing alone. The result is a name that sounds affectionate and unfussy.

Its bouncy -y ending keeps it casual, and it sits close to relatives like Linda and Lyndi in both sound and meaning. The spelling has not stayed strictly feminine, as the American sprinter Lindy Remigino carried it as a man.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Lindy is 'soft, flexible, tender', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
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Variations

LinnieLyndiLindaLindeLinza

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Lindy Remigino (1931–2018)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Lindy…

Lindaβ€” shares the lind 'soft, tender' root and is listed as a variation
Lindsayβ€” shares the Lind- opening and the same softness in sound

Frequently Asked

What does the name Lindy mean?

Lindy is usually explained as meaning 'soft, flexible, tender' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Lindy?

It's commonly said LIHN-dee /ˈlΙͺn.di/.

Is Lindy a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Lindy is used as a girl name.

How popular is Lindy?

In 2024, Lindy ranked #1947 in the U.S. for girls, with 102 births recorded.