Lynden as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Lynden

What is the meaning of the name Lynden ?

The baby name Lynden is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɪndən/ (LIN-den).

Lynden is English in Origin.

Lynden is an English given name and surname rooted in Old English linde "linden/lime tree," a species long associated with shelter and community. As a forename it developed from two parallel sources: Linden (a nature name) and Lyndon, a locative surname from linde + dun "hill," meaning "hill of linden trees." The spelling Lynden blends these strands and appears in British and North American records from the late 19th century, rising in the mid-20th century amid the fashion for surname-style first names.

Meaning centers on the linden tree, so Lynden is read as "linden tree" or "from the linden hill." Usage is unisex, though more common for boys. Variants and cognates include Linden, Lyndon, Lindon, Lyndan, Lyndin, and creative forms like Lyndyn; short forms include Lyn and Den. Related surnames occur in Dutch (van Lynden), reflecting the same linden-based toponymy.