♀ Name Linda – Mild & Beautiful
| Origin: | Germanic |
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| Meaning: | flexible, mild, soft, beautiful |
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Linda is a short form of Belinda or Melinda, but is also of Old High German origin. Linda means “flexible,” “mild,” “soft,” and “beautiful.”
Where does the name Linda come from?
Linda is a short form of Germanic names with the element “lind(a),” e.g. Gerlinde or Sieglinde. In English-speaking countries, Linda is a short form of Belinda or Melinda.
What does the name Linda mean?
Linda is derived from Old High German “lind,” meaning “flexible,” “mild,” or “soft.” Additionally, Linda is derived from the same root as the linden tree (“lint” in Old High German), with reference to a “shield” made of that wood. In Spanish and Portuguese, “linda” means “beautiful.”
Word composition
- Old High German “lind” = flexible, mild, soft
- Old High German “lint” = shield
- Spanish, Portuguese “linda” = beautiful
Pronunciation of Linda
Variants
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Linda in the Top 50 names
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Last updated: 3/18/2026
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