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Linnéa is a Scandinavian feminine name derived from the twinflower plant, known in botany as Linnaea borealis, which was itself named in honor of the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus, the father of modern biological taxonomy. The name therefore carries an indirect Latin root, as Linnaeus Latinized his own Swedish surname Linné, ultimately derived from the word lind, meaning linden tree. The name became popular throughout Sweden, Norway, and Finland as a celebration of both nature and national scientific heritage. Related forms include Linnea, Linea, and Linnaea.