Lyndon

/ˈlɪndən/ noun

Definition

A masculine given name; most famously associated with President Lyndon B. Johnson who served as U.S. President from 1963 to 1969.

Etymology

Old English origin from 'linden,' referring to the linden tree, with the 'on' suffix making it a place or person name meaning 'from the linden tree settlement.'

Kelly Says

Lyndon Johnson inherited the presidency after JFK's assassination and escalated the Vietnam War, but also passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964—showing how one leader's legacy can contain both progress and controversy.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.