Linn

Linn is a Scandinavian feminine name that originated as a short form of names ending in the Old Norse element lind, meaning linden tree or lime tree, a symbol of gentleness and protection in Nordic tradition. It became established as an independent given name in Sweden and Norway during the twentieth century. Closely related forms include Linde, Linda, and Linnea, the last of which was famously borne by the flower named after Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus.