Lyndell

Lyndell is a feminine name that blends elements of Lynn, Linda, and Dell. It likely developed as a variant of Lynda or Lyndon, with roots in Old English where 'lind' refers to a linden tree or lime tree. The '-dell' element suggests a small valley, giving the name a subtle nature connection. While never extremely common, Lyndell saw modest usage in the United States during the mid-20th century. It represents the trend of creating distinctive variations of familiar names. Lyndell offers a balance between uniqueness and familiarity, with a melodic sound and soft consonants that contribute to its gentle feminine quality.

Lyndell is also given to boys, where it ranks #13173 in the US.

Pronounced LIN-del.

As of October 2026, Lyndell ranked #13173 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1082 in 1942.