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Lynden
Pronounced LIN-den /ˈlɪn.dən/High
Meaning: A -y- spelling of Linden — from Old English/Germanic, 'the lime tree, the linden'; 'one who dwells by the linden trees'Medium
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History & Origin
Lynden is a -y- spelling of Linden — from Old English/Germanic, 'the lime tree, the linden' (and 'one who dwells by the linden trees'). A crisp, green nature/surname name; the -y- styling personalizes it (President Lyndon Johnson used the Lyndon spelling; said 'LIN-den'; nickname Lyn).
It registers thinly beside Linden/Lyndon. Rare, of-the-linden-trees at the root, and green.
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What does the name Lynden mean?
Lynden spells Linden — Old English/Germanic 'the lime/linden tree'.
How do you pronounce Lynden?
It's said LIN-den /ˈlɪn.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Lynden a boy or girl name?
Lynden is most often a boy's name.
How popular is Lynden?
Lynden is a rare name in the U.S.