Meaning, origin and history of the name Linnéa

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Gender Feminine

Pronounced Pron. lin-NEH-a

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Meaning & History

From the name of a flower, also known as the twinflower. The Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus named it after himself, it being his favourite flower.

VariantLinnea

DiminutivesLinn, Nea

Other Languages & CulturesLinnaea(English) Linnea, Nea, Neea(Finnish) Linnea(Norwegian)

Same SpellingLinnea

Linnaea (Linnaea borealis)

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Finland: August 3 (as Linnea)

Sweden: May 13 (as Linnea)