Linda

American  

[lin-duh] / ˈlɪn də /

noun

1. a female given name: from a Spanish word meaning “pretty.”

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Example Sentences

Democratic Representative Linda Sanchez also pressed Kennedy about the US measles outbreak, which led to the deaths of two children in Texas last year.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The series begins as their grandmother is dying, and at Linda’s command, they rush out to buy her a present — Linda is trying to squeeze in an “early birthday” before her mother passes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Richard Eggerman, who turned 80 this year, and his wife, Linda, 78, welcome the discussion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

"I said, 'why is he pulling your hair'? And of course, my voice was getting louder and I was getting angry," Linda says.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Linda Cruz’s dad—the very one who’d just turn me around and send me on my way if I dared approach their house—backed the car out of the driveway and headed toward Olympiad.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English