Lindon

Lindon is a variant of the name Lyndon, which itself originated as a surname derived from a place name meaning "linden tree hill" in Old English. The name thus evokes the imagery of a hill covered with lime or linden trees, a common feature in English place names.

The surname Lindon has English origins and has been passed down as both a family name and a given name. As a given name, it gained visibility in the 20th century, though it remains less common than its variant Lyndon. The latter was notably borne by Lyndon B. Johnson (1908–1973), the 36th President of the United States, whose prominence contributed to the name's recognition.

The name appears in various fields. Noteworthy bearers include Lindon Crow, an American football player; Lindon Meikle, an English professional footballer; Lindon Selahi, an Albanian footballer; Lindon Victor, a Grenadian athlete; Lindon Berisha, a Macedonian-Albanian pop singer; Lindon Eaves, a geneticist; and Lindon W. Barrett, a director of African studies. Figures with the variant spelling include Lindon Wallace Bates, an American civil engineer, and David Lindon Lammy, a British politician. The name also appears in fiction, as with the character Lindon from the video game Fire Emblem: Engage and Matthew Lindon from Marvel Comics.

• Meaning: "linden tree hill"
• Origin: Old English
• Type: Given name and surname
• Usage: English
• Variant spelling: Lyndon