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Linnie

OriginSpanish, Portuguese and Italian
Meaning"pretty"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boysUnranked

Below 5 births

US rank · girls#7715

2025 SSA

About Linnie

Linnie is a feminine name that originated primarily as a diminutive of names such as Linda, Linnea, Caroline, or Madeline. It has a sweet, vintage quality reminiscent of the late 19th and early 20th centuries when nickname forms were often used as given names. The name peaked in popularity in the United States around the 1880s-1890s, giving it a distinct antique charm. Linnie has a gentle, melodic sound with its soft 'L' beginning and 'ee' ending, creating a name that feels both familiar and uncommon in modern usage. Though simple, the name carries a warm, approachable quality that works well across all ages, from childhood through adulthood.

Linnie is also given to boys.

Pronounced LIN-ee.

As of October 2026, Linnie ranked #8709 in US births in 1989 SSA, peaked at #926 in 1908.

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