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Thoughts on Linda

181 replies

17caterpillars1mouse · 26/12/2025 14:04

Yes its a bit dated, but i find it refreshing and at least she'd almost certainly be the only one in her class. Maybe Lindy as an affectionate shortening. Thoughts?

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verycloakanddaggers · 26/12/2025 14:09

It's due a revival I reckon.

BahMinthumbug · 26/12/2025 14:09

Too old and not made a comeback like Esme, Grace, Ruby etc
Linda isn't awful, but it's just like calling your daughter Pauline or Tracey or Joanne. I hate Belinda and Lindy just makes me think of Lindy hop or Lindy West. Linda, it's Linda Green (Tarbuck lass, old sitcom).

GoldenRosebee · 26/12/2025 14:08

17caterpillars1mouse · 26/12/2025 14:04

Yes its a bit dated, but i find it refreshing and at least she'd almost certainly be the only one in her class. Maybe Lindy as an affectionate shortening. Thoughts?

I like Lisa better

Thesofathatwas · 26/12/2025 14:06

My mil is called Linda. So for that reason alone…. no.

AlwaysAFaithful · 26/12/2025 14:06

Strangely lovely. I would never have thought of the name and it’s def retro but yes, cute…

Alpacajigsaw · 26/12/2025 14:05

No