Herlinde
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Herlinde
Herlinde is a Germanic name composed of "her" (meaning army or warrior) and "linde" (meaning soft or tender), thus signifying a warrior with a gentle nature.
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Etymology
Herlinde is a Germanic name composed of "her" (meaning army or warrior) and "linde" (meaning soft or tender), thus signifying a warrior with a gentle nature. The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and the Low Countries, with historical prominence in medieval religious contexts, notably Saint Herlinde of Maaseik (7th-8th century), a Benedictine abbess venerated in the Catholic tradition.
Herlinde currently ranks #969 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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