The baby name Lyndley is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɪndli/ (LIN-dlee).
Lyndley is English in Origin.
The baby name Lyndley is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɪndli/ (LIN-dlee).
Lyndley is English in Origin.
Lyndley is a modern English given name drawn from the surname/place-name Lindley, whose Old English elements lind (linden or lime tree) + lēah (woodland clearing, meadow) yield the meaning “linden meadow/clearing.” It refers to several English localities named Lindley, particularly in Yorkshire. The y-enhanced Lyndley spelling reflects contemporary preferences shaped by Lynn/Lynd- names. Usual pronunciation is LIND-lee.
As a first name, Lyndley follows the 20th-century trend of adopting surnames for children and remains uncommon yet familiar across the UK, United States, Australia, and New Zealand. It is used for all genders, more often given to girls in recent years. Close variants and spellings include Lindley, Linley, Lynley, and Lyndlee; related choices are Linden and Lyndon. Nicknames range from Lyn and Lindy to Lee. The Lindley/Lynley surname appears in literature and science, lending the name a quiet, scholarly sheen.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Girls | 2014 | #928 | 5 | 9,590 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
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