Lindy
Pronunciation: [ l-IHND-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lindy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 770 babies have been named Lindy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lindy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,406 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,406
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Lindy is also used as a girl name, ranked #1938.
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About the Name Lindy
Lindy is a boy name .
Is Lindy a boy or girl name? Lindy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,406 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,938. Lindy is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lindy is currently ranked #23,406 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lindy include Lin, Liy, Liie, and Linkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lindy include Linden . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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