Linnéa

Gender Feminine
Usage Swedish
Pronounced Pron. /lɪn.ˈneː.a/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the name of a flower, also known as the twinflower. It was named for the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, it being his favourite flower.

Related Names

Rootlinnaea
VariantLinnea
DiminutivesLinn, Nea
Other Languages & CulturesLinea, Linnea(Danish) Linnaea(English) Linnea, Nea, Neea(Finnish) Linea, Linnea(Norwegian)
Same SpellingLinnea

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   formal   upper class   natural   wholesome   delicate   refined   strange   complex   serious  

Images

Linnaea (Linnaea borealis)Linnaea (Linnaea borealis)

Categories

currently out of the US top 1000, flora, flowers, nature, pink, plants
Entry updated May 30, 2025