Meaning & Origin
A diminutive of the male given name Lincoln.
Link is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, traditionally a diminutive of Lincoln, meaning 'lake colony' from the Old English. As a given name, Link gained massive cultural presence through The Legend of Zelda video game franchise, where Link is the heroic protagonist.
For gaming families, Link carries heroic associations — courage, adventure, and saving the world. It's also simply a strong, one-syllable name with genuine historical roots through President Lincoln. Short, clean, and with a ready-made nickname that IS the name.