Linneas namnsdag

Grattis to everyone named Linnea! May 13 is your nameday, when you might receive a special card, cake or even a small gift. 

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  The 4-feet-tall green "Dalahäst" (Dala horse) is a sure give-away for Linnea Bakery in Kenosha, WI.

• May 13 nameday: Linnea

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  The Linnea Borealis thrives in Småland, Sweden, the provincial birthplace of botanist Carl Linnaeus.

• The name is of Swedish origin, derived from the linnea plant, also known as Linnaea borealis or Linnéa, named for the famous Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, who favored the small flower. Linnea is the provincial flower of Småland in southern Sweden, where Linnaeus was born.

• Linnea is the 9th most popular girl's name in Sweden. It has risen steadily in popularity since the 1970s, reaching a peak in 2003 as the 5th most popular name. Today, there are 71,105 women and girls in Sweden named Linnea.

• The shorter name Linn is also celebrated on May 13.