Gentle shield or soft army
Derived from Germanic elements 'hari' meaning army and 'linde' meaning soft, flexible, or gentle. In a broader sense, it refers to a shield made of linden wood, symbolizing protection that is both strong and resilient. It has been used historically in Spanish-speaking cultures.
Less common today
Herlinda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,368 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former First Lady of Kentucky
Mexican Olympic swimmer
