Lynde

Lynde is a surname of English origin that is occasionally used as a given name. The surname Lynde appears in English and North American records from the early modern period onward. It is generally considered a variant spelling of related surnames such as Linden or Lind, and may itself derive from place names or from the Old English or Germanic word for a linden or lime tree. Over time, spelling variants arose through changes in pronunciation and literacy, leading to forms such as Lynd, Lind, and Linden in different families.

As a given name, Lynde remains uncommon but has been used in various English-speaking countries, typically in combination with other names rather than as a stand-alone personal name.

In contemporary contexts, Lynde is mostly encountered as a surname. It has appeared among individuals in fields such as law, education, and the arts, reflecting the broader dispersion of English-origin surnames.

Variant spellings and closely related names include Lind, Linden, and Lynd, which share common etymological roots and appear in similar genealogical records. The name Lynde may thus be encountered in family histories, genealogical research, and historical documents across Britain and North America.