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Lindsy

Quick answerThe given name 'Lindsy' is derived from the Old English word 'lind', meaning 'gentle' or 'soft', and is related to the Germanic word 'lind', which is also the source of the word 'linden', a type of tree.

Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#12,909
TrendStable
Peak year1982
Syllables2
Origin
LanguageOld English
CultureEnglish
Letters6
Numerology11 Chaldean 8
Global rank#1,293

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Lindsy

The given name 'Lindsy' is derived from the Old English word 'lind', meaning 'gentle' or 'soft', and is related to the Germanic word 'lind', which is also the source of the word 'linden', a type of tree.

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Etymology

The given name 'Lindsy' is derived from the Old English word 'lind', meaning 'gentle' or 'soft', and is related to the Germanic word 'lind', which is also the source of the word 'linden', a type of tree. The name 'Lindsy' has been used in various cultures, including English-speaking countries, and has no direct association with any specific historical or religious context.

Lindsy currently ranks #12,909 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1982.

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