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Origin: Swedish

Meaning: Lime tree; Twinflower

Nea is a girl's given name of Swedish and Finnish origin. It is a derivative and shortened version of the Norse Linnéa, a name given to the twinflower and likely derived from lind, meaning “lime tree.” This delicate flower was so-called by 18th-century Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, who was renowned for creating a global system for classifying plants. No doubt little Nea will blossom into a vibrant flower with a zesty sense of purpose and passion throughout life!