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Derived from Germanic elements meaning 'noble' and 'shield' or 'soft,' Alinda represents a person of refined grace and inner strength who protects others with a gentle spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 852 |
| Gender | Male (5% / 95%) |
| Peak year | 1977 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1976 |
| Most recent | 1990 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | German, English, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NJ — 57%MI — 14%NY — 14%OH — 14%AK — 0%
Notable People
Alinda van Bruggen (Competitive Speed Skater) · Alinda Wikert (Philanthropist and Community Leader) · Alinda Bates (Author of contemporary fiction) · Alinda Burrows (Renowned visual artist and painter) · Alinda S. Morse (Distinguished educator and historical advocate)
Nicknames & Diminutives
AlieLindyAllyLinLinda
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