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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. Karyn96%
  2. Caren96%
  3. Earlene96%
  4. Kathie96%
  5. Cathryn96%
  6. Karolyn96%
  7. Jeanie96%
  8. Lorri96%
  9. Dona96%
  10. Marta96%

Bottom 10

  1. Zina42%
  2. Lolita45%
  3. Nanette48%
  4. Madonna51%
  5. Kitty53%
  6. Melodie53%
  7. Merry55%
  8. Edie55%
  9. Geri57%
  10. Cindi59%

Love potential for Linc

Top 10

  1. Earlene96%
  2. Dorene96%
  3. Janey96%
  4. Maryellen96%
  5. Reta96%
  6. Maryjo96%
  7. Dona96%
  8. Freida96%
  9. Suzan96%
  10. Leisa96%

Bottom 10

  1. Zina48%
  2. Edie49%
  3. Caryl50%
  4. Lolita53%
  5. Madonna55%
  6. Nanette56%
  7. Terese56%
  8. Zena58%
  9. Moira59%
  10. Kitty61%

Professional potential for Linc

Top 10

  1. Vikki96%
  2. Kathrine96%
  3. Kathie96%
  4. Karyn96%
  5. Cathryn96%
  6. Minerva94%
  7. Twyla94%
  8. Jerri92%
  9. Mimi92%
  10. Marta92%

Crush potential for Linc

Bottom 10

  1. Zina47%
  2. Nanette50%
  3. Edie50%
  4. Lolita51%
  5. Merry54%
  6. Kitty55%
  7. Cindi57%
  8. Madonna57%
  9. Gaye58%
  10. Susanna58%
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