Meaning: Modern short form; independent association
The story
Indie may shorten India or Indiana, and also echoes the term for independently produced music and film. It is a modern naming choice with several possible inspirations.
Popularity
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
- Modern
- Short
Origins
Indie comes from English.
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