Linda Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Linda Name at a Glance

Name	Linda
Meaning	Snake. Lime tree; linden tree. Can also be a diminutive of any name ending in -linda.
Origin	German
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Linda Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Linda means “Snake. Lime tree; linden tree. Can also be a diminutive of any name ending in -linda”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Linda Name Origin

Our database records Linda under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Linda a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Linda is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Linda

When considering Linda for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.