Lyndsay: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: lynds-ahy
Origin: United kingdom
gender-female

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Region Origin: Northern Europe
Meaning: Of the name lyndsay

The name Lyndsay is a variant of Lindsay, originating from the toponymic name referring to the region of Lindsey in England, specifically the county of Lincolnshire or the city of Lincoln. Meaning of the name Lyndsay: Lyndsay means 'Lincoln's marsh' or 'island of linden trees. Usage of the name Lyndsay: Lyndsay is a gender-neutral name that can be used for both males and females. The unique spelling with a 'y'instead of 'i'is a common practice in Scots English. The name has been associated with several notable figures, including the sixteenth-century Scottish Renaissance poet Sir David Lyndsay.

Lyndsay Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Lyndsay is currently #13885 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Lyndsay is currently #7837 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Lyndsay is currently #6605 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Lyndsay is currently #3712 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Lyndsay is currently #7220 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Lyndsay is currently #4083 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Lyndsay is currently #6729 on Kiindred Australian Names

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