Meaning:
Its source is Irminlinde, an Ancient Germanic name meaning "Powerful and soft."
Popularity:
The name Herlinda ranked 1315th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.
Narrative:
This name may be a compound of Herminia (a name derived from that of the Greek god Hermes) and Linda.