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Linzie

Girl name · 29 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Linzie: 29 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 1985.

Linzie is a modern, playful spelling of Lindsay, a Scottish name originally derived from the place name Lindsay in Lincolnshire, England, itself from the Old English *Lēah* and *Īeg*, meaning “island of the lime tree” or “linden tree island”. The name was first brought to Scotland in the 12th century by Sir Walter de Lindesey, whose descendants became a powerful border clan. Among famous bearers, the most notable is Sir David Lindsay (c. 1490–1555), a Scottish poet and Lord Lyon King of Arms. The name’s place connection is strong: the Scottish district of West Lothian was historically known as Linlithgowshire, sharing the same root. Interestingly, Linzie’s variant spellings like Lyndsey and Linsey emerged in the 20th century, particularly in the United States and Scotland, giving the traditional name a fresh, contemporary feel.