Beautiful; lime tree
A variant of Linda, which is derived from the Germanic element 'lind' meaning soft or tender, also referring to the lime tree. In Spanish and Portuguese, it is associated with the word 'linda' meaning beautiful. This specific spelling gained popularity in the mid-20th century.
Less common today
Lynda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,163 in 1990.
Actress famous for playing Wonder Woman
Daughter of US President Lyndon B. Johnson
Renowned cartoonist and author
English actress and broadcaster
Screenwriter and crime novelist
American television actress
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
