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Linda

American  
[lin-duh] / ˈlɪn də /

noun

  1. a female given name: from a Spanish word meaning “pretty.”


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Democratic Representative Linda Sanchez also pressed Kennedy about the US measles outbreak, which led to the deaths of two children in Texas last year.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The series begins as their grandmother is dying, and at Linda’s command, they rush out to buy her a present — Linda is trying to squeeze in an “early birthday” before her mother passes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Richard Eggerman, who turned 80 this year, and his wife, Linda, 78, welcome the discussion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Charmain's mum Linda Speirs was stunned when her daughter contacted her to say she was getting married - because she hadn't even told her she had a boyfriend.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

“Of course having a baby is difficult. It’s life changing. Clearly Bebe wasn’t ready for it, practically or emotionally. And that might be the best argument for giving the baby to Linda and Mark.”

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng