Lynda

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Lynda

Gender: Feminine
Language: English

Etymology:
Lynda, coming from Linda, has several possible sources.
1. Linda is an ancient Germanic name meaning “serpent” and signifying wisdom.
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2. Linda is short for Germanic names like Belinda, or Melinda, where the “linda” still means “serpent.”
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3. Linda is a Spanish word meaning “pretty.”

History:
Lynda is a modern respelling of Linda that became common in the 1940s in the United States, when Linda was popular,
Please see Linda for more information.

Pronunciation: linn-da.

Diminutives: Lyn, Lynn.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.053 % named Lynda

Popularity of Lynda:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1930: N/A
1930-1940: 483rd most popular.
1940-1950: 115th most popular.
1950-1960: 162nd most popular.
1960-1970: 213th most popular.
1970-1980: 483rd most popular.
1980-1990: 775th most popular.
1990-2000: N/A