Friedlinde

Friedlinde is a German female name and represents a variant of Friedelinde. Translated, the name means 'the gentle guardian of peace,' 'the mild protector,' or 'the peaceful protector.'

What does the name Friedlinde mean?

Friedlinde, a German name for women, is a variation of Friedelinde. The name can be translated as 'the gentle guardian of peace,' 'the mild protector,' or 'the peaceful protector,' also 'the protective linden wood shield bearer.' Its origins trace back to Old High German and consist of the term fridu for 'peace,' 'friendship,' 'guardian of peace,' 'protection,' 'safety,' or 'protection from violence,' as well as the syllable lind for 'mild,' 'soft,' 'supple,' 'delicate,' 'gentle,' or 'friendly.' Linta means 'the linden' or 'the linden wood shield.' Other variants include Friedelind and Frithelinda.

Where does the name Friedlinde come from?

The name Friedlinde originates from Old High German and means 'the peaceful protector.'

How do you pronounce Friedlinde?

The pronunciation of Friedlinde occurs in three to four syllables and sounds soft: 'Fried-lin-de' [ˈfʁiːdlɪndə]. The darker syllable '-lin-' gives the name a certain substance and grounding. The gentle '-de' harmoniously rounds off the sound. Friedlinde sounds friendly and traditional, with a stable, calm flow.

Popularity

Friedlinde is a rather rare name in Germany. In 2016, it ranked 4,471st on the list of the most common female names. Its best position was achieved in 2014 with 4,003rd place. In the last ten years, Friedlinde has been used as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,043rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Frieda / Friedi / Friedo / Linde / Lindi

Famous people

• Friedlinde Gurr Hirsch (CDU Secretary of State in the Baden-Württemberg State Parliament in Stuttgart)
• Friedlinde Wagner (Wagner Clan)
• Giesela Friedlinde Uhlen (Actress)