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Linda

LIN-də

Popularity

#835

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

1,458,588

Peak Year

#99,909 in 1947

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Linda is a Spanish name meaning 'pretty' or 'beautiful'. It may also be of Germanic origin, possibly derived from names containing the element 'lind' (soft, tender).

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Linda Ronstadt

    American singer known for her diverse repertoire

  • Linda Evangelista

    Canadian model, one of the 'original supermodels'

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

KindBeautifulGracefulFriendly

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