Girl
Lina
LEE-nuh
Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↑ Rising
✦ Meaning
“Short form of Linden or direct Scandinavian name meaning 'tender,' used across Nordic countries as both independent and diminutive form.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #567 in the United States.
Origin
GreekScandinavian
Syllables
2
Style
MinimalElegantModernSoft
Famous Bearers
- Lina Wertmuller (director)
- Lina Morgenstern (educator)
- Lina (anime character)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Scandinavian origin; works across multiple cultures universally
People Also Ask
Short form of Linden or direct Scandinavian name meaning 'tender,' used across Nordic countries as both independent and diminutive form.
Lina is currently ranked #567 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Lina works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Lina include Lena, Liv, Clara, Iris.