Lynette
Lynette: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɪˈnɛt/
Meaning and origin of Lynette
- A female given name from Welsh.
Etymology
Anglicized form of Welsh Eluned, first used by Tennyson in the Idylls of the King(1859-85), altered by folk etymology to be Lynn + -ette.
How popular is Lynette?
Since 1880, 43,392 girls and 53 boys in the U.S. have been named Lynette (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #225 in 1965. Its highest rank for boys was #3770 in 1966. In 2025, 66 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Lynette
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Sibling name ideas for Lynette
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Lynette FAQ
What does the name Lynette mean?
A female given name from Welsh. Anglicized form of Welsh Eluned, first used by Tennyson in the Idylls of the King(1859-85), altered by folk etymology to be Lynn + -ette.
What is the origin of the name Lynette?
Lynette is listed as a name of Welsh origin.
How popular is the name Lynette?
Since 1880, 43,392 girls and 53 boys in the U.S. have been named Lynette (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #225 in 1965. Its highest rank for boys was #3770 in 1966. In 2025, 66 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lynette a boy or girl name?
Lynette is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 43,392 girls and 53 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.