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Lindsay
LIHND-zee
Lindsay (name) means a Scottish and Irish surname, originally derived from the Lindsey district of Lincolnshire. Example: “The Lindsay clan has a long history in Scottish nobility.”
name
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A Scottish and Irish surname, originally derived from the Lindsey district of Lincolnshire.
"The Lindsay clan has a long history in Scottish nobility."
2
A unisex first name, used for boys historically and increasingly for girls since the 1940s.
"Lindsay moved to New York to pursue acting."
How to use Lindsay
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Scottish surname that later became a popular first name, especially for girls in more recent decades.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Lindsays
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Etymology
From Lindsey in Lincolnshire, itself named after the "Isle of Lincoln," a stretch of land historically surrounded by fenland.
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What does “Lindsay” mean?
The word “Lindsay” means a Scottish and Irish surname, originally derived from the Lindsey district of Lincolnshire. In plain terms, a Scottish surname that later became a popular first name, especially for girls in more recent decades.
How do you pronounce “Lindsay”?
“Lindsay” is pronounced LIHND-zee (/ˈlɪnzi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Lindsay” in a sentence?
Here is “Lindsay” used in a sentence: “The Lindsay clan has a long history in Scottish nobility.”
What part of speech is “Lindsay”?
“Lindsay” is a name.
Is “Lindsay” a common word?
“Lindsay” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Lindsay” have?
“Lindsay” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a Scottish and Irish surname, originally derived from the Lindsey district of Lincolnshire.
Is "Lindsay" a boy's name or a girl's name?
"Lindsay" is a unisex first name. It was used historically for boys but has become increasingly common for girls since the 1940s.
What is the origin of the name "Lindsay"?
"Lindsay" originated as a Scottish and Irish surname, derived from the Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, before becoming a widely used first name.
What is the difference between "Lindsay" as a surname and as a first name?
As a surname, "Lindsay" traces back to the Lindsey district of Lincolnshire and was traditionally a Scottish and Irish family name. As a first name, it later developed independently and is now used for both boys and girls, though more commonly for girls today.
