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The etymology given's incomplete: it's also a medieval name derived from names ending in -lina (Linet, Linot, Linnet(t)) and has been in use, although not very often, ever since. Here endeth your nerdery for this evening.

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I'm pretty much with you on it. It looks sweet and it's a cute little bird, but the sound is not so great: Linnit. Like 'innit'. Luned is nicer, to me anyway.