Lindsay
[ˈlɪn.zeɪ]Meaning
from the English and Scottish surname Lindsay, from Lindsey, 'island of Lincoln'
Background Story
Lindsay comes from the English and Scottish surname, which was derived from the name of the eastern English region of Lindsey, itself from the Celtic root lindos, "lake", referring to the town of Lincoln, and Old English ieg, "island". As a given name it was typically masculine until the 1960s in Britain and the 70s in America, after which it became popular for girls, probably because of its similarity to Linda and because of the American actress Lindsay Wagner.
Variations
Lindsey, Lyndsey, Lyndsay
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