English

Linden

Pronounced LIN-denShare

Meaning: Linden tree

  • Gender-neutral
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

A tree-related name also transferred from German and Dutch surnames. Its botanical root refers to the linden, keeping the meaning distinct from similar-sounding place names such as Lyndon.

Nicknames

  • Lin

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Linden comes from English.

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