Linda f
English: of recent and somewhat uncertain origin. It is first recorded in the 19th century, perhaps either as a shortening of BELINDA (SEE Belinda) or as an adoption of the Spanish vocabulary word linda pretty (masculine lindo). Alternatively, it may be derived from the Latinate form of any of various other Germanic female names ending in the element -lind meaning ‘weak, tender, soft’. It has become very popular in the 20th century.
Pet form: Lindie, Lindy.
First names dictionary. 2012.