Linda_

Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian

"pretty"

Linda_ Origin and Meaning

The name Linda_ is a girl's name meaning "pretty".

Linda gained extraordinary popularity during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1940s through the 1960s when it ranked as one of the most popular girls' names in the United States, standing at Number 1 from 1947 until 1952.

The name appears across multiple cultures, including as a Spanish word meaning "pretty" and in Germanic languages relating to the linden tree. Though its usage has declined since its peak popularity, Linda remains a classic name associated with the Baby Boomer generation and continues to rank in the Top 1000.