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Linc

Boy Name day: August 25
Linc is a short form of Lincoln: on birth records it is written Lincoln (79,780 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Lincoln page. Also a short form of Linton.
Origin: English place name (Brittonic + Latin). Meaning: from Lincoln, 'the colony by the pool'.
From the English city of Lincoln, blending Brittonic lindo- ('pool, lake') with Latin colonia ('colony').

Name day for Linc

August 25

Why this day? Linc is a short form of Lincoln, and shares its name day.

Linc is celebrated in the United States on August 25.

The story of the name Linc

Linc is a short form of Lincoln. It keeps its origin (English place name (Brittonic + Latin)) and meaning — from Lincoln, 'the colony by the pool', and shares its name day, August 25.

On birth records, Linc is rarely written as such: the Lincs are Lincolns (79,780 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Lincoln page. Linc is also a short form of Linton.

Frequently asked questions about Linc

What does Linc mean?

Linc is a short form of Lincoln, which means from Lincoln, 'the colony by the pool'.

When is Linc's name day?

August 25, together with Lincoln: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Linc a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Lincoln.

Linc's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 8/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Linc

Top 10

  1. Clifford96%
  2. Bernice96%
  3. Jennie96%
  4. Jean96%
  5. Patsy96%
  6. Ida96%
  7. Kay96%
  8. Vera96%
  9. Bessie96%
  10. Joan96%

Bottom 10

  1. Billie48%
  2. Marvin48%
  3. Lillie52%
  4. Calvin53%
  5. Alvin55%
  6. Thelma57%
  7. Mae57%
  8. Jessie59%
  9. Dora59%
  10. Ruby62%

Love potential for Linc

Bottom 10

  1. Billie53%
  2. Dora55%
  3. Calvin58%
  4. Thelma58%
  5. Alice60%
  6. Leonard61%
  7. Marvin61%
  8. Lloyd62%
  9. Maxine62%
  10. Lillie64%

Professional potential for Linc

Top 10

  1. Louis96%
  2. Harry96%
  3. Bessie96%
  4. Eleanor96%
  5. Henry96%
  6. Arnold96%
  7. Clarence96%
  8. Kay96%
  9. Walter96%
  10. Leona95%

Bottom 10

  1. Clyde53%
  2. Lillie59%
  3. Arlene60%
  4. Billie60%
  5. Mae61%
  6. Jeanette62%
  7. Marvin62%
  8. Marjorie62%
  9. Lois63%
  10. Joyce63%

Crush potential for Linc

Bottom 10

  1. Billie48%
  2. Dora53%
  3. Leonard53%
  4. Lillie57%
  5. Maurice57%
  6. Thelma57%
  7. Ethel58%
  8. Edwin59%
  9. Eugene60%
  10. Alvin60%
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