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We pronounce my 3-yr-old daughter's name "lin-NAY-a"; most of our European friends say "LIN-ee-a". She now corrects adults who "mispronounce" her name.

Our daughter's middle name is Linnéa. In Sweden, at least, it's pronounced "lin-NAY-ah". :)

Personal experiences with the name Linnea: | Edit

Since naming my (now) 3-yr-old Linnea, I have met 3 additional "little" Linnea's in the Boston metro area and heard of several adult Linneas, mostly Scandinavian women in their 50s. But everyone I've spoken with has only positive associations with the name.

This is my name and I love it! I live in a largely Scandinavian area of the US and am in my 20's. I know of two other Linneas around my age.

Nicknames for Linnea: | Edit

Linn, Nea, Nay-nay, Linna

Meanings and history of the name Linnea: | Edit

Associated with a small nordic flower called the twinflower, latin name Linnaea borealis. The plant was named after Carl Linnaeus, the swedish botanist, whose favourite this little pink-belled forest flower was. It is the official flower of the Swedish province of Småland, but is loved all over Sweden.
Old Norse "lime tree"

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Linnea in song, story & screen: | Edit

The perky protagonist of Linnea in Monet's Garden and related books by Cristina Bjork and Lena Anderson.