Linden

English tree name

"tree of the genus Tilla"

Linden Origin and Meaning

The name Linden is a girl's name meaning "tree of the genus Tilla".

Though this name of a sturdy tree that can live for centuries was quite popular for boys in the first half of the twentieth century, at this point in time we can see Linden as a fresh-sounding possibility for a little girl named to honor an Aunt Linda. Early pagans and Christians embraced the Linden as a holy tree, thought to aid healing and often planted near churches. The Linden is the mythological symbol of truth, peace, and justice; court cases and marriage ceremonies were often held beneath Linden trees. The Linden tree is associated with the goddess Freya.

Linden Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1606 on Nameberry

Linden Popularity

• 1606 Nameberry 2024

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Famous People Named Linden

• Linden Travers (born Florence Lindon Travers), English actress

Linden in Pop Culture

• Linden aka Carter character on TV's Finding Carter; twin sister Taylor
• Sarah Linden main character on TV's The Killing
• Linden city in New Jersey
• Linden Avery primary character in Stephen Donaldson's Chronicles of Thomas Covenant book series