Lyndsey

What does the baby name Lyndsey mean? Learn about what Lyndsey means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Lyndsey - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Lyndsey: L-Y-N-D-S-E-Y, is a 7-letter female given name.
Meaning of Lyndsey: Island of linden trees, from the lake settlement island.
Origin of Lyndsey: The name 'Lyndsey' is of Scottish origin. It is derived from the surname 'Lindsay', which originated from the region of Lindsey in Lincolnshire, England. The surname was brought to Scotland by Norman settlers in the 12th century and eventually became a popular given name for girls.; American Names; English Names; Irish Names; Old English Names; Scottish Names
Popularity of Lyndsey: The popularity of the name 'Lyndsey' has varied over the years. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, reaching its peak in the late 1980s. It gradually declined in popularity in the following decades but still remains in use today.; Lyndsey currently has 94 likes, and is in the top 7% of liked girl's names. The name Esperanza is slightly more popular than Lyndsey.

Etymology of Lyndsey

The name 'Lyndsey' is derived from the Scottish surname 'Lindsay', which is believed to have originated from the Old English words 'lind' meaning 'lime tree' and 'ey' meaning 'island' or 'dwelling by the water'. Therefore, 'Lyndsey' can be interpreted as 'dweller by the lime tree island' or 'dweller by the water with lime trees'.

Cultural Significance of Lyndsey

The name 'Lyndsey' does not hold significant cultural or historical significance. However, it is a popular given name in English-speaking countries, particularly in Scotland and the United States.