Linnea

Linnea is a Scandinavian name that derives from the renowned Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus, (aka Carl von Linne) who developed the Linnean system of classifying plants and animals. Linnea is megapopular in Sweden and Norway, ranking in the Top 10.

Linnea is a lovely, lilting name that could make an interesting namesake for an Aunt Lynn or Linda. There is a lovely book called Linnea in Monet's Garden in which the protagonist visits the gardens that inspired the great Impressionist painter.