Linden

English tree name

"tree of the genus Tilla"

Linden Origin and Meaning

The name Linden is both a boy's name and 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 Popularity

• 1510 Nameberry 2021