Linde

Linde is a Dutch feminine name derived from the Germanic element lind, meaning soft or gentle, though it is also closely associated with the linden tree, a symbol of peace and femininity in Germanic cultures. The name functions both as an independent given name and as a short form of longer names containing the same element, such as Melinde or Rosalinde. Cognates and related forms include Linda, Lynda, and Belinda, which spread widely across Europe and the Americas during the twentieth century.