Female Name
Linnie
ˈlɪn.i
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
ends in -ie
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
49/100
youthful100%
informal100%
common65%
wholesome80%
delicate100%
simple100%
comedic65%
Meaning & Etymology
Linnie is a diminutive form of the name Linda and other names beginning with 'Lin'. It is a feminine given name that has been used in various cultural contexts. The name carries connotations of beauty and softness, often associated with the qualities of the names it derives from.
Etymology
Original Form:
Linda
Evolution:
Linnie evolved as a diminutive form of Linda, which itself originates from the Spanish word 'linda', meaning 'pretty' or 'beautiful'. Over time, Linnie has come to be used as a standalone name.
Source:
Etymology of given names, historical linguistics