The first name Lynda

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About the first name Lynda

Meaning

The name Lynda is related to Linda. It shares the same historical root, even when the precise meaning varies across sources.

Historical origin

Lynda belongs to the same name family as Linda. The name Linda spread internationally from Germanic, Spanish, and English forms that may have independent origins.

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In archival records, Lynda may coexist with Linda or other spellings from the same name family, so variants are worth considering in genealogical research.

Pronunciation:lyn-dalɪndə

Frequency of the first name Lynda by baptism year

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Annual evolution of the first name LyndaLine chart showing the frequency of the first name Lynda in baptisms by year.1075201950195519601965197019751950–1954 3 baptisms1955–1959 6 baptisms1960–1964 9 baptisms1965–1969 9 baptisms1970–1974 5 baptisms1975–1979 2 baptisms

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