Lyndsay
English (Modern) · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Lyndsay
Lyndsay is a variant spelling of Lindsay, derived from the Old English place name meaning "island of linden trees," combining "lind" (linden tree) and "ey" (island).
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Etymology
Lyndsay is a variant spelling of Lindsay, derived from the Old English place name meaning "island of linden trees," combining "lind" (linden tree) and "ey" (island). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly Scottish and British, with historical roots in Lincolnshire, England, and later prominence through Scottish noble families like the Lindsays of the Borders.
Lyndsay currently ranks #10,127 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1982.
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