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At a Glance: Name: Lindley – Meaning: flax meadow, or linden-tree meadow (uncertain which place origin) – Origin: English (place name/surname) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: LIND-lee
Lindley is a neutral English name, pronounced LIND-lee, that comes from a place name and surname rather than a coined word. It's sometimes glossed simply as 'linden tree meadow,' but that's only half the story: recorded origins point to two possible meadows — one named for flax, the other for linden trees — so which one Lindley traces back to isn't settled. It has a free-spirited, boho, outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel, fitting its roots in an actual landscape feature.
Meaning & Origin of Lindley
Meaning: Flax meadow, or linden-tree meadow (uncertain which place origin).
Origin: English (place name/surname).
A common claim: Often glossed simply as 'linden tree meadow.' Actually: There are two possible place-name sources for Lindley: 'flax meadow' (Yorkshire) or 'linden tree meadow' (Leicestershire), so the linden-tree meaning isn't the only one on record.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Lindley
Phonetic: LIND-lee IPA: /ˈlɪndli/
Popularity of Lindley
SSA records for Lindley run from 1895 to 2024. It hit its highest rank, #1038, back in 1895 with 6 babies given the name, and by 2024 it sat at #7414 with 15 babies recorded.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1895–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Lindley mean?
Flax meadow, or linden-tree meadow (uncertain which place origin). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lindley)
How do you pronounce Lindley?
Lindley is pronounced LIND-lee (IPA: /ˈlɪndli/).
Is Lindley a popular name right now?
Lindley peaked at #1038 in 1895 and is ranked #7414 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1895–2024.)
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