Origin, Meaning, And History Of Lindsay
Lindsay is a unisex name derived from the Old English term Lindesege, which refers to the ‘island of linden trees.’ This British name also means ‘island of lake settlement.’ It also finds its roots in the Scottish clan named Lindsey. The name started as a surname but went on to become a popular male name in Britain through the 1960s and was adopted as a feminine name in the US through the 1970s.
Initially, Lindsay was meant to be a masculine name, while Lindsey was acknowledged as a feminine name. Today, the names are both used as feminine names in the US. However, in countries like Australia, New Zealand, and Scotland, the name Lindsay is still mostly used for males. Lindsay is also a surname attached to some famous Scottish royal families and English noble families.
This popular name has several variants. Its feminine derivatives are Linzi, Lindsy, Lindsea, Lindsey, Linsey, Linsay, Lindseigh, Lyndsie, Lyndsey, Lyndsay, Lynsey, Lyndsea, and Lynsay. Its masculine variants are Lyndsey, Lindsee, Lindsy, and Lyndsay.
An electoral division in New South Wales, Australia, is known as the Division of Lindsay. Lindsay is also the name of a community in Ontario, Canada. Similarly, there are many cities named Lindsay in different states in the US. The name Lindsay finds a place not only on planet earth but also in space. A small crater on the Moon is named Lindsay.
Lindsay is also a popular name in fiction. Lindsay Dole is a lawyer in the legal TV series,The Practice. Lindsay Weir is a nerdy teenage girl in the teen comedy series,Freaks & Geeks. The hit TV sitcom,Arrested Development一个角色叫Lindsa,特性y Bluth-Fünke, the adopted daughter of George Sr. and Lucille Bluth. In the crime drama CSI: NY, Lindsay Messer is a diligent police detective.
How To Pronounce Lindsay?
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Listen to the sound of the name Lindsay in English.
Listen to the sound of the name Lindsay in German.
Famous People With The Name Lindsay
- Lindsay LohanAmerican actress, known for playing the lead character in hit movies ‘The Parent Trap’ and ‘Mean Girls
- Lindsay Jean WagnerAmerican actress, known for playing the character Jaime Sommers in the hit science-fiction TV series, ‘The Bionic Woman’
- Lindsay Ann Tarpley SnowAmerican soccer player, bagged two gold medals at the Olympics
- Lindsay ArmstrongSouth African-Australian writer, known for writing over 65 romance novels
- Lindsay Cooper英语h musician, famous bassoon and oboe player
- Lindsay McOmber MortonAmerican cancer researcher, head of cancer survivorship research unit at the National Cancer Institute
Names With Similar Sound As Lindsay
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Popular Sibling Names For Lindsay
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Boy Sibling Names For Lindsay
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Girl Sibling Names For Lindsay
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Other Popular Names Beginning With L
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Names With Similar Meaning As Lindsay
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How To Communicate The Name In Other Languages
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Name Numerology For Lindsay
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Lindsay?
Lindsay means a person from Lincoln Island.
2. What is the origin of the name Lindsay?
Lindsay has English and German origins.
3. What are some middle names that go well with Lindsay?
You may consider these three captivating middle name options that pair well with Lindsay. The nameGrace(meaning ‘goodness’) adds an element of elegance and refinement to Lindsay.Harperbrings a modern and artistic flair, reflecting creativity and individuality.Maeve(meaning ‘intoxicating’ or ‘she who intoxicates’) creates an alluring and mystical combination with Lindsay.
4. What are some alternative spellings or variations of the name Lindsay?
