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Linzi

Girl name · 918 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Linzi: 918 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 88 births in 1988.

Linzi is a modern, largely Scottish variant of the name Lindsay or Lindsey, which itself originates from a Scottish surname derived from the place name Lindesay in Lincolnshire, England—likely meaning "Lincoln's island" or "pool island" from Old English elements. The most famous bearer is Linzi Stauffer, a well-known Scottish television presenter for BBC Scotland, whose name helped popularise the spelling in the 1980s and 1990s. While there are no directly named places, the name shares its root with numerous Lindsay streets, schools, and towns across Scotland and the English-speaking world, reflecting the historical prominence of the Lindsay clan. A further note: this particular spelling with a 'z' became especially common in Scotland from the 1970s onward, offering a slightly more distinctive, modern twist on the classic Scottish surname-turned-first-name, while retaining its friendly, approachable feel.