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View Name: Lindy


LINDY
GENDER: Masculine & Feminine
USAGE: English
PRONOUNCED: LIN-dee   [key]
Meaning & History
Originally this was a masculine name, coming into use in America in 1927 when the dance called the Lindy Hop became popular. The dance was probably named for aviator Charles Lindbergh. Later this name was used as a diminutive of LINDA.
Related Names
VARIANTS: Linnie, Lynn, Lyn, Lyndi, Lynna, Lynne
DIMINUTIVES: Lynette, Lynnette
Popularity
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