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Lynda

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Pronounced LIN-dah /ˈlɪn.dɑ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Linda — variously from the Spanish linda, 'pretty/beautiful', and the Germanic lind, 'soft/tender; a lime tree'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Pretty; soft/tender; a lime tree: Lynda spells Linda. Crisp, classic, and warm. Routes layered.
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Origin LowSpanish, Germanic
MeaningA spelling of Linda — variously from the Spanish linda, 'pretty/beautiful', and the Germanic lind, 'soft/tender; a lime tree'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4619 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1947
Total births (all-time)≈ 77,978

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194718822025

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

Lynda is a spelling of Linda — variously from the Spanish linda, 'pretty/beautiful', and the Germanic lind, 'soft/tender; a lime tree' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'LIN-dah').

In the U.S. it appears as a mid-century spelling of Linda. Rare today, pretty at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Linda is variously 'pretty' (Spanish) and 'soft/tender; a lime tree' (Germanic) — Lynda is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'LIN-dah').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Linda — Spanish/Germanic; routes layered

Variations

LindaLindyLynde

Nicknames

Lyn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lynda mean?

Lynda spells Linda — variously Spanish 'pretty' and Germanic 'soft/tender; a lime tree'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Lynda?

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

Is Lynda a boy or girl name?

Lynda is a girl's name.

How popular is Lynda?

Lynda is a very rare name in the U.S. today.

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