Lindy
l(i)-ndy,
lin-dy
US Popularity:3589
Origin:Spanish
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Soft, tender; Beautiful
Lindy is a gender-neutral name of Spanish and German origin. It translates to “soft,” “tender,” or “beautiful,” drawing inspiration from the German lind and the Spanish linda. Lindy is most commonly known as a shortened version of a number of names. Parents may also know it from the Lindy Hop, a lively swing dance that began in African American communities in Harlem, New York. Lindy’s natural levity carries with it a cool factor of cultural significance, which makes it stand out as so much more than a nickname.
Lindy Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Lindy is currently #3589 in U.S. births
Girl:Lindy is currently #1967 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#1967
in 2023
+ 196
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Lindy, July 2010
Behind the Name, Linda, December 2022
Cambridge Dictionary, Lindy hop
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