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Linnea

lɪn.ˈneː.a
ˈlin.ne.ɑ
Overview

Gender

feminine

Origin

Categories

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variants
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
83/100
classic80%
youthful65%
formal100%
upper class80%
natural120%
wholesome140%
delicate80%
refined140%
strange80%
complex65%
serious80%

Meaning & Etymology

Linnéa is a female given name of Swedish origin, primarily derived to honor the famous 18th-century Swedish scientist Carl Linnaeus, who was ennobled as Carl von Linné. The name also connects to the twinflower Linnaea, named in his honor. It is a popular name in Sweden and Norway, reflecting its cultural significance and historical roots.

Etymology

Original Form:

Linnéa

Evolution:

Derived from the Swedish word 'lind', meaning linden (lime tree), and modified to honor Carl Linnaeus.

Source:

Swedish origin, linked to Carl Linnaeus and the twinflower Linnaea.

Related Names

linnaea

Root

Linn

Diminutives

Nea

Diminutives

Nea

Diminutives

Neea

Diminutives

Linnaea

Other Languages & Cultures

Linnéa

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