Lindsay

Lindsay Meaning & Origin

About Lindsay
The name Lindsay is of Scottish origin and is derived from the surname Lindsey, which refers to a place in Lincolnshire, England. It is believed to come from the Old English word "lind," meaning "lime tree" or "linden tree." The name Lindsay is often associated with qualities such as grace, beauty, and strength. It is commonly used as a given name for both males and females.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lindsay are female.

Lindsay Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -24.52% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LNTS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L05320
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 N D Z IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlΙͺndzi/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LNTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lindsay in Braille

Here's how to represent Lindsay in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Lindsay in braille

How to Spell the Name Lindsay in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Lindsay using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Lindsay in sign language

Numerology