Names/Linnea/Linnea Berthelsen
EntertainmentDanish-Swedish1999 – present

Linnea Berthelsen

Kali/008 in Stranger Things Season 3

Biography

Linnea Berthelsen (born July 13, 1999) is a Danish-Swedish actress who gained international recognition through her role as Kali Prasad (008) in the third season of Netflix's hit series 'Stranger Things' (2019). Born in Copenhagen, Berthelsen trained as an actress in Scandinavia and appeared in various regional film and television productions before landing her breakthrough role in the popular science fiction series. Her character, a young woman with psychokinetic powers, appeared as a significant character in the show's third season storyline. Beyond her work in 'Stranger Things,' Berthelsen has continued to work in Scandinavian cinema and television, maintaining a presence in both Danish and Swedish production industries. Her role on the globally-watched Netflix series significantly raised her international profile and opened doors for further opportunities in international productions.

The Name Linnea

As a contemporary actress, Berthelsen represents modern usage of the Scandinavian name Linnea in entertainment, connecting the name to Nordic film and television traditions.

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Entertainment

Nationality

Danish-Swedish

Born

1999

Thinking about the name

Linnea

Scandinavian origin

The most common English spelling of the botanical name Linnaea, referring to the twinflower named after botanist Carl Linnaeus. This name carries genuine scientific prestige while maintaining a lyrical, nature-inspired quality, appealing to parents seeking substance and beauty in equal measure.

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