Female Name
Linnea
lɪn.ˈneː.a
ˈlin.ne.ɑ
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
currently out of the US top 1000
Dragalia Lost characters
flora
flowers
love island Sweden
nature
plants
Squishmallows
top 10 in Finland
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.