-inda names
- Rosalinda
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"pretty rose"Description:
Rosalind feels fresher now.
- Glinda
Origin:
Literary nameDescription:
Glinda is famous as the name of the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz, invented by author L. Frank Baum. but has there ever been a real life, non-fictional Glinda? Not in the US last year.
- Clarinda
Origin:
Literary elaboration of ClaraMeaning:
"bright, clear"Description:
A poetic name first used in Edmund Spenser's "The Faerie Queene" in 1596, it had a literary vogue in the 18th century, especially favored by Robert Burns. "inda" names--Melinda, Belinda, Linda" are not particularly in right now.
- Sinda
Description:
Sinda is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. In Spanish contexts, it may derive from 'linda' meaning 'beautiful,' with the 's' prefix adding a distinctive quality. Alternatively, it could be a variation of Cindy (diminutive of Cynthia), which has Greek origins referring to someone from Mount Kynthos and associations with the moon goddess Artemis. In some African cultures, particularly Tanzania, Sinda appears as a surname and occasionally a given name. The name has a gentle, melodic quality with its soft consonants and simple two-syllable structure. Sinda remains quite rare in most Western countries, making it an uncommon choice that offers uniqueness while remaining straightforward to pronounce and spell.
- Lorinda
Origin:
English elaboration of LoraDescription:
Echoes of two dated names: Lori and Linda.
- Marinda
Description:
Marinda is a melodious feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of Miranda (meaning "worthy of admiration" in Latin), a combination of Maria and Linda, or derived from the Afrikaans name Marinda found particularly in South Africa. The name has a romantic, flowing quality enhanced by its gentle rhythm and soft consonants. While never reaching high popularity rankings in the United States, Marinda has maintained consistent if limited usage, appealing to parents seeking something recognizable yet uncommon. Its international character makes it versatile across cultures, while its similarity to familiar names ensures it won't seem too foreign. The name carries an inherent femininity and grace.
- Linda
Origin:
Spanish, Portuguese and ItalianMeaning:
"pretty"Description:
Linda will live forever in baby name history for toppling Mary from its four hundred year reign as Number 1. Queen of Names in 1947, Linda has fallen even further in favor than Mary today.
- Melinda
Origin:
English combination nameMeaning:
"beautiful honey"Description:
In the eighteenth century there was a poetic fad for names with the 'inda' sound, and, along with Belinda, Clarinda, Dorinda and Florinda, Melinda was one of those created at that time. It came into non-literary use in the 1840's, peaking in the U.S. in the late 1960s and 1970s: Melinda was a Top 100 name from 1967 to 1980. It began to fade as nickname Mindy ascended. Nowadays, however, Melinda feels more contemporary than cousins Melissa, Mindy, Belinda and Linda.
- Belinda
Origin:
Spanish or GermanMeaning:
"pretty one, or, serpent"Description:
Belinda, cousin of Linda and Melinda, enjoyed a brief return to the Top 1000 from 2005 through 2013, only to fall off again in 2014. A name that some may consider a modern spin on the midcentury popularity queen Linda is in fact a classic with deep and fascinating roots. In Babylonian mythology Belinda was the goddess of heaven and earth, and the name later was used for the heroine of Alexander Pope's satirical poem The Rape of the Lock.
- Delinda
Description:
Delinda is a feminine name with Latin origins, possibly derived from 'linda' meaning 'beautiful' with the prefix 'de' adding emphasis. The name has been in sporadic use in the United States since the mid-20th century, though it has never been particularly common. Delinda gained some modest recognition through the character Delinda Deline in the TV series 'Las Vegas' which aired in the early 2000s. The name carries a melodious quality and vintage charm that appeals to parents seeking something uncommon yet recognizable. Delinda may also be related to classical mythological names or variations of Melinda or Belinda.
- Lucinda
Origin:
English, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of LuciaMeaning:
"light"Description:
Lucinda, an elaboration of Lucia created by Cervantes for his 1605 novel Don Quixote, is a pleasingly pretty alternative to Lucy. It was subsequently used by Moliere in his play The Doctor in Spite of Himself' (1666). More in tune with the times than Linda, Belinda and Melinda, it could be used to honor someone with one of those dated names.
- Erlinda
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"spirited"Description:
Hillbilly twang.
- Dorinda
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"bountiful gift"Description:
Cinderella stepsister type Victorian-valentine name.
- Malinda
Origin:
Variation of Melinda, EnglishMeaning:
"beautiful honey"Description:
This spelling of Melinda is used primarily in Amish communities.
- Arlinda
Description:
Arlinda is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be an elaboration of the Germanic name Linda (meaning 'gentle' or 'soft'), or could combine elements from different naming traditions. In Albanian culture, Arlinda has been used as a given name with possible connections to words for gold or treasure. The name has a melodic quality with its three syllables and flowing sound pattern. While not among the most common names in English-speaking countries, Arlinda has maintained consistent if limited usage. The name strikes a balance between familiarity and distinctiveness, with its recognizable sounds arranged in a less common combination, giving it an elegant and somewhat exotic appeal.
- Celinda
Origin:
English combination of Celia + Linda, Latin and SpanishMeaning:
"heavenly + beautiful"Description:
Feels like a hybrid of Celia and Belinda, but Celinda is also a Spanish botanical name for the sweet mock orange.
- Clorinda
Origin:
Latin literary nameDescription:
Clorinda is a romantic name invented by a sixteenth-century poet, but has a synthetic sound today.
- Colinda
Description:
Colinda is a melodic feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Spanish name Celinda, a variant of Celina meaning "heavenly," or it could be related to the name Colina, meaning "hill" or "mountain." In some contexts, it appears as a variation of names like Calinda or Kalinda, which have roots in Spanish, Greek, or Hindi origins. The name has a lyrical, flowing quality with its soft consonants and vowel endings. Though uncommon in mainstream usage, Colinda occasionally appears in Hispanic communities and has seen sporadic usage throughout the 20th century. Its musical sound and cross-cultural appeal give it a romantic, somewhat exotic character while remaining relatively easy to pronounce and spell.
- Corinda
Description:
Corinda is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Spanish "Corinda" or "Corina," which comes from the Greek name "Korinna," meaning "maiden" or "girl." Alternatively, it could be linked to the Latin "corus," meaning "heart" or "spirit." In Australia, Corinda is also known as a place name for a suburb of Brisbane, which took its name from a local indigenous word. As a personal name, Corinda has remained quite rare throughout modern naming records, giving it an exotic and distinctive quality. The name has a lyrical, flowing sound that resonates with other feminine names ending in "-inda" such as Belinda or Melinda. Corinda may appeal to parents seeking an uncommon name with classic feminine qualities and potential multicultural connections.
- Drinda
Description:
Drinda is an uncommon feminine name with obscure origins, possibly a variant of names like Dorinda or a feminine form of Drin. It may have roots in Greek mythology where Dorinda was a character, meaning 'gift of God.' Another possibility is that it originated as a diminutive form of names beginning with 'Dr-' sounds or as a creative modern invention. The name has been sporadically used in the United States throughout the 20th century but has never achieved widespread popularity. Drinda has a distinctive, slightly vintage sound that sets it apart from more common choices. The name's rarity gives it a sense of uniqueness and individuality, appealing to parents looking for an uncommon name with a soft yet strong phonetic quality.
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