A female or male given name, originally from English place names. It's used as a proper name for people rather than having a common word meaning.
From Old English elements meaning 'linden tree' (linden) and 'island' (ey/ige). Originally a surname and place name in England, it evolved into a common first name in the 20th century.
Lindsey is a great example of how place names become personal names—it originally referred to an island in England where linden trees grew, then became trendy as a first name in the mid-20th century.
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