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Lindsay
GirlEnglish, Scottish origin · /LIN-zee/ · modern
Meaning: From the island of the lime tree.
Popularity 60/1002 syllables↓ Falling
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Today, Lindsay is an uncommon name (popularity 60/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
The name Lindsay is derived from the Old English words 'lind', meaning 'lime tree', and 'eg', meaning 'island'. It originally referred to a person from the island of the lime tree and was used as a surname before becoming a given name. It gained popularity as a unisex name but is now more commonly used for females.
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