Find out how popular the first name Lindamarie has been for the last 24 years (from 1985 to 2008) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lindamarie by gender

Based on the last 24 years of data, Lindamarie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2008, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Lindamarie.

The history of the first name Lindamarie

The name Lindamarie is a combination of two distinct given names – Linda and Marie. Linda is a name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old German word "lind" meaning "soft, tender, or lind tree." The name Marie, on the other hand, has its roots in the Hebrew name Miryam or Mariam, which means "beloved" or "wished-for child."

The earliest recorded use of the name Linda dates back to the 12th century in Germany, where it was initially a short form of the name Adelinda or other names containing the element "lind." Over time, Linda became a standalone name in its own right. Marie, meanwhile, gained popularity after the rise of Christianity and the veneration of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus.

While the combination of Linda and Marie as Lindamarie is relatively modern, both names have a rich history spanning centuries. Linda has been borne by notable figures such as Linda Evangelista, the Canadian supermodel born in 1965, and Linda Ronstadt, the American singer-songwriter born in 1946. Marie, on the other hand, has been associated with historical figures like Marie Antoinette, the ill-fated Queen of France executed during the French Revolution in 1793, and Marie Curie, the pioneering physicist and chemist who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in 1903.

Other notable individuals with the first name Linda include Linda Blair, the American actress born in 1959 who starred in the horror film "The Exorcist," and Linda Lovelace, the American pornographic actress born in 1949 who starred in the infamous film "Deep Throat." As for Marie, there is Marie de' Medici, the Queen of France in the early 17th century, and Marie Antoinette's daughter, Marie Thérèse Charlotte, who was born in 1778 and became the Duchess of Angoulême.

While the combination of Lindamarie may be relatively uncommon, its component names have a rich and storied history, spanning various cultures and time periods. The name reflects a blend of Germanic and Hebrew origins, embodying the qualities of tenderness and beloved, making it a unique and meaningful choice for a given name.

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