Name Lindsay Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Lindsay

Lindsay is a ♀ girl’s name and a ♂ boy’s name. Lindsay thus belongs to the gender-neutral unisex names.

What is the origin of the name Lindsay?

Lindsay was originally a masculine name, but is today common for girls. It derived from a Scottish and English surname, which derived from the name of the English region Lindsey.

What does the name Lindsay mean?

Lindsay means “Lincoln island” and “Island of Lind” (from Old English/Norse “ey” = island/wetland).

Pronunciation of Lindsay

Variants of the name Lindsay