Lynda
LIN-dah
Popularity
#9947
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
78,067
Peak Year
#4,850 in 1947
First Recorded
1882
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Lynda is a variant of Linda, which is of Spanish origin, meaning "pretty" or "beautiful." It can also be a short form of names ending in -linda.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Lynda Carter
American actress, best known as Wonder Woman.
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