Lindsay derives from the Old English place name "Lindesege," combining "linden" (linden tree) and "eg" (island), literally meaning "linden tree island." The name originated as a Scottish surname from Lindsey in Lincolnshire, England, and has become popular as both a given name and surname in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom since the 20th century.
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