My name went from being very popular to a frumpy archetype. At least my parents gave me a unique spelling.

I haven't always loved having the name Lynda — but at least it's not Linda.

Courtesy of Lynda Rucker.

• I'm a Gen X woman with a name beloved by baby boomers, but often misunderstood by my peers.
• Today the name Linda is often associated with a frumpy archetype, as seen in TV shows and memes.
• The unique "y" in the spelling of my name helps me stand out from the Lindas of the world.

"Linda? That's my aunt's name!"

I probably wasn't even out of my teens before...