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Lyndell

Girl name · English

Lyndell is an English girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Word funLyndell starts and ends with the same letter, L. A neat little bookend.
  • GenerationLyndell peaked in 1944, which makes it a Silent Generation name, think grandparents and great-grandparents. The typical Lyndell you'd meet today is about 81 years old.
  • HistoryLyndell first shows up in US birth records in 1907, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 118 years since.
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hello, little Lyndell

US births per million girls, 1907–2025

010.5211907192019601989

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Lyndell

Lyndell is a girl name of English origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It was most fashionable in the 1940s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:English names

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Questions about the name Lyndell

What is the origin of the name Lyndell?

Lyndell is English in origin. Other English names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Charlotte (“free”), Harper (“harp player”) and Elizabeth (“God is my oath”).

Is Lyndell a boy or girl name?

Lyndell is a girl name, though a few boys are given it too each year.

How popular is the name Lyndell?

Lyndell is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1989. It peaked at #1,578 in 1944, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Lyndell?

If you like Lyndell, you might also like Lindel, Lindell and Lyndel. Lindel is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Lyndell?

Lyndell is an English girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.