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Linnea, whose sweet, sweet syllables extend their hands like the petals of the twinflower itself, paints a picturesque scene: captivating woodlands adorned with dainty blossoms and shadowed by imposing mountains in the background, a pristine forest glade where sunlight filters gently through a canopy of leaves to caress the twinflowers in a balmy embrace. A botanical portrait, Linnea's twinflower is not just a name, but a visual ode to the serene blessing that will forever grace the Scandinavian wilderness.
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I absolutely love this name! It is one of my favorite flower names!
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Linnéa- Lynaiah. The name we’ve given to our daughter. Not knowing its true origin until today or the region it originated from, it’s truly fitting. Each description of its nature, character is well matched to hers. She’s petite yet strong, formal & classic, refined and complex, unique and rare. She’s part European yet, born and raised in the US. Beautiful name perfectly fitting the amazing person to whom it was given!
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How the Hell is this a "Ghetto Name"?
I think it's very beautiful, but I prefer the Linnea spelling.
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I think it's very beautiful, but I prefer the Linnea spelling.
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Really pretty.
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Li-NAY-ə in English.
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I really like this name. It's pretty. It looks nice written and sounds beautiful when said. I can't stop saying it- Linnéa. Linnéa. Linnéa.
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Linnea is absolutely stunning! It’s a classic name that is uncommon but not too strange. Although it is an older name, it feels fresh because it is not overused. Cute nicknames could come from it like ‘Linny’ or ‘Nea’. I love names that reference nature, whether it be celestial/gems/plants and Linnea is a flower. It would suit a little girl all the way into adulthood. Overall Linnea is solid, unique, classic and beautiful!
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I love my name. I don’t care if you spell it wrong, or say it wrong.
I want to put a jaw drop on the kids' faces at school.
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I want to put a jaw drop on the kids' faces at school.
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To me it’s “Lin-nay-ah” not “Lin-ee-ah”.
Any potterhead will know what I mean.
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Any potterhead will know what I mean.
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Ghetto? Really?! This happens to be my name and I can tell you that everyone who hears it just loves it. I get many wonderful comments on it. That being said, my name is spelled differently, Lenea. I was named after a Polynesian girl my mother grew up with. I feel very honored to have this name and just love it!
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I think it's sort of strange, since from what I've learned, Swedish doesn't use the accented e.
It's also a little annoying how people (english speakers) say it as "Lyn-ay-uh" since that's nothing what the Swedish version sounds like. Luckily, this name isn't overly popular.
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It's also a little annoying how people (english speakers) say it as "Lyn-ay-uh" since that's nothing what the Swedish version sounds like. Luckily, this name isn't overly popular.
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Carl Linnaeus invented the dichotomous key. A key designed to ease classification of organisms.
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Linnéa Henriksson is a Swedish singer.
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The name Linnea was given to 177 girls born in the US in 2015.
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Linnéa is used among the Swedish speakers who live in Finland. I am not sure, but it might be given among Finnish speakers too.
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This is my name, only it is spelled Lynnea. I personally love it. It fits my
nature well. I love having people at Starbucks try to say it from the spelling alone. If they can, I try to put a dollar in the tip jar if I can!
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nature well. I love having people at Starbucks try to say it from the spelling alone. If they can, I try to put a dollar in the tip jar if I can!
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My daughter's name is Linnea. My husband's sister lives in Sweden and we thought it was a beautiful name! So unique, her name is Linnea Rose.
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My mother was born in Sweden in 1923. Her mother, my Mormor :) pronounced Linnea Lih-nay-ah. My first born granddaughter, one week new today is named in honor of her and I. Linnea Grace.
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Absolutely beautiful. A great alternative for Nevaeh with a bit more history, too.
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Linnéa is a very common and classic Swedish name. It's pronounced Li-nee-uh here. To anyone thinking it's akin to Neveah or any other modern names with a unique spelling: You REALLY need to get out a little!
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My name is Linnaya. My biological mom wanted to be creative with the spelling. It is pronounced lih NAY uh. I live in the US and constantly am told by coworkers and higher ups that it is an absolutely beautiful name and because it is so unique they always remember me. I love my name and what I means I always have and always will.
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I instantly fell in love with the name Linnea when I first heard it (I didn't really care too much for the girl tho). I couldn't get it out of my head after I found out I was pregnant and any other name made my nose curl. After searching the meaning and history, there was no doubt that I had found my first born's name. I did play on the spelling and went with Lynnea instead, it just flowed better in my opinion. Of course there have been plenty of mispronunciations but after the first correction most seem to get it and find it beautiful. Also most pronounce it without the ah/uh at the end so I haven't come across to much hassle there. It's an absolute beautiful, different name with history to it. And it fits my daughter to a tee, she's smart, beautiful, sweet and funny... my Lynnea Sky.
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Although very popular in Norway and Sweden, Linnea is very uncommon in the US for babies nowadays. It was only given to 146 little girls here in 2012. This name is not 'ghetto' at all, it's beautiful and classic.
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My oh my. Some of the previous comments seem a bit odd. Ghetto? Really? I have a hard time putting the father of the taxonomic system and famous botanist together with ghetto-speak.
The name is popular in Sweden (as well as Norway and Finland, to a lesser extent), and has been for quite a while. It's perceived over there as classic. Not one of the overly modern, "oonik" appellations so common these days.
It's my daughter's name and although we have had some mispronunciations over the years, most people catch on when corrected.
During my university convocation, some of the science grads heard me call her name before the ceremony began, and instantly got the reference. Others have remarked that it's pretty sounding.
As for (gasp), career prospects, I see, just doing a quick cursory glance around the web, a politician (and member of parliament), singers, artists, an author, a well known photographer, dozens of small business owners. I'll take my chances.
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The name is popular in Sweden (as well as Norway and Finland, to a lesser extent), and has been for quite a while. It's perceived over there as classic. Not one of the overly modern, "oonik" appellations so common these days.
It's my daughter's name and although we have had some mispronunciations over the years, most people catch on when corrected.
During my university convocation, some of the science grads heard me call her name before the ceremony began, and instantly got the reference. Others have remarked that it's pretty sounding.
As for (gasp), career prospects, I see, just doing a quick cursory glance around the web, a politician (and member of parliament), singers, artists, an author, a well known photographer, dozens of small business owners. I'll take my chances.
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Oh my God, I love this name! And I also like the flower. I wish I was Linnéa. Unfortunately, my real name is Tereza and I don't like it very much.
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A fairly traditional Scandinavian name "ghetto"? Or in any way related to fad names like "Neveah"? Okay... Names that actually mean something and aren't overly common are NOT fad names.
I think this name is beautiful, but I know someone with this name (with slight variation to spelling) who is a bit unpleasant. That clouds my otherwise positive perception of the name.
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I think this name is beautiful, but I know someone with this name (with slight variation to spelling) who is a bit unpleasant. That clouds my otherwise positive perception of the name.
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I've only recently found this name, and I think it is extremely gorgeous!
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I despise solely nature-related names. Having said that, I shall base my review off of the written word and to-the-ear pronunciation.
The mere spelling and pronunciation sounds horribly trendy and "fad." Hearing it spoken, I am immediately brought to "Nevaeh," which is gag-inducing. "Linnéa" holds the appearance of being unprofessional, uneducated, pretentious, ornate, pompous, childish, and my personal opinion of "Ugly."
Regardless, it possesses slightly more substance than opponents "Jaylyn," "Kaycee," and "LaToyah."
It will be a tough scooter to pass off as a Ferrari in the business world. In all honesty, I am not sure that I would hire a Linnéa Mason as a heart surgeon. Nor a Linnéa Landry as a lawyer.
Consider the big picture... "Will this name prove to be an added and unneeded barrier?" "Will my child he wrongly denied a career position?" among others.
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The mere spelling and pronunciation sounds horribly trendy and "fad." Hearing it spoken, I am immediately brought to "Nevaeh," which is gag-inducing. "Linnéa" holds the appearance of being unprofessional, uneducated, pretentious, ornate, pompous, childish, and my personal opinion of "Ugly."
Regardless, it possesses slightly more substance than opponents "Jaylyn," "Kaycee," and "LaToyah."
It will be a tough scooter to pass off as a Ferrari in the business world. In all honesty, I am not sure that I would hire a Linnéa Mason as a heart surgeon. Nor a Linnéa Landry as a lawyer.
Consider the big picture... "Will this name prove to be an added and unneeded barrier?" "Will my child he wrongly denied a career position?" among others.
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I love this name. I first heard of Linnaea, and loved that, although the first 'a' continued to bother me--there were too many vowels in a row. And then I came across the Swedish version--Linnéa--and found it to be absolutely perfect, even with the accent mark (since they're hardly ever used in English).
I am a bit intrigued by how many people find this name to be "ghetto." It's a shame that any name that ends in the "ay-uh" sound will probably get this unjust label, even one that's been around probably since the 18th century.
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I am a bit intrigued by how many people find this name to be "ghetto." It's a shame that any name that ends in the "ay-uh" sound will probably get this unjust label, even one that's been around probably since the 18th century.
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It's not a bad name, but it sounds kind of boring. It makes me think of a linea nigra, which is a black line that pregnant woman get on their navel.
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Linnea (LEEN-neh-ah) is Linnéa's Finnish form.
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Ghetto and cliche.
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I think this is a really pretty name, but the first Linnea I ever met was a really dreadfully annoying girl. As much as I like it, I could never use it without thinking of her.
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This reminds me of a book I read all the time when I was younger, "Linnea in Monet's Garden". It was my favorite book because I was obsessed with art, especially impressionism. A fabulous book and a fabulous name. There's a good chance my future daughter might have this name because of what it means to me.
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A beautful sweet yet spunky name. I love it. I pronounce it (LYNN-EE-UH). Although I don't mind it pronounced (LUH-NAY-UH.)
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Love this name, I think it's so beautiful! Going to change my middle name to this in a few months time.
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Carl Linnaeus was the real name of the botanist, and how he signed. Carolus Linnaeus was the Latin form that he used when he enrolled at the University of Lund and when he published his works in Latin. He took the name Carl von Linné in 1761, when he was ennobled. 'Linné' is a shortened form of 'Linnaeus' and 'von' was added to signify his ennoblement. In Sweden, he is commonly known as Carl von Linné and elsewhere he is known as Linnaeus.
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Surnames were not used in Sweden in Linnaeus' time, so when his father enrolled at university he coined the Latinised (the language of academics) surname Linnaeus which referred to a big Linden tree which stood on the family property 'Linnagård' Hence the name could be taken to mean linden (lime) tree.
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The flower is Linnaea, not Linnea, pronounced li-NAY-ah, at least in the US.
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I really love this name! It has a beautiful light and flowery sound to it. A possible nickname could be Linnie.
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I got some Swedes to pronounce this in person (since reading about it from Swedes wasn't helping me too much, especially when they contradict each other). It really sounded a lot closer to LEE-neh-ah/LEEN-neh-ah than to li-NAY-ah, though it didn't sound exactly like either of those. It was pretty far from the English li-NAY-ah.
I love this name but could never use it for this reason.
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I love this name but could never use it for this reason.
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A girl I know who was born in 2000 is named Linnea and I think that that's beautiful. Every time I hear this name I think of a very intelligent dirty-blond haired, green-eyed beauty with a firey temper.
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Linnea is a nice name, and from that name we have Nea which is by me a superb name.
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I changed my name to Linea when I was 12, because I thought Linnéa was kinda boring.
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Lovely, feminine, and not too common.
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Linnea is pronounced "lih-NAY-ah". Although everyone is free to interpret their own preferred pronunciation, it is my name and it drives me nuts when people pronounce it "LYNN-eee-ah". That is definitely not the Swedish pronunciation! [noted -ed]
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Linnea is a beautiful name, I pronounce it LIN-ee-uh.
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I think Linnéa and Dahlia could be great names for twins.
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My name is Linnea. I pronounce it as: Ly-nay, like Renee'.
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This is one of my absolute favorite names. It's beautiful, and it is nice to see a flower name other then 'Lily' or 'Rose'.
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I know someone who pronounces it LIN-ee-uh.
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Linnea Borealis is the national flower of Sweden.
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Oh, I think this is such a lovely name. It sounds very elegant, and it's a flower-related name that I don't see used often. I might name my daughter this.
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My name is Linnea after a Swedish great-grandmother and it can be pronounced Luh-nee-ah, or La-nay-ah.
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It is pronounced as Lee-NEH-ah. English speakers pronounce it as Lee-NAY-ah.
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