Lynette
l(y)-nette,
lyn(et)-te
US Popularity:4591
Origin:Welsh
Other Origin(s):French
Meaning:Idol; Bird; Lake; Grain of flax
Prepare your little one to fly without wings with the uplifting and unique name Lynette. This beautiful feminine name has both Welsh and French origins. In Wales, it means "idol," stemming from the title Eluned. Lynette is also considered to be a delicate short form of Lynn, also with Welsh roots and signifying “lake.” The moniker may take inspiration from the small finch—linnet—which takes its name from the French term linette, meaning “grain of flax.” There are a variety of other spellings for this high-flying name, including Linette, Linett, and even the adorable nickname Lyn. With a name as heartwarming as this one, your little birdie will surely soar through life with ease and grace.
How Popular Is The Name Lynette?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Lynette is currently #2345 on The Bump
Girl:Lynette is currently #1615 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Lynette is currently #4591 in U.S. births
Girl:Lynette is currently #2596 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2596
in 2023
+ 113
from 2022
Sources
100,000 Baby Names by Bruce Lansky pg. 205, 210
Name Doctor, Lynette
Behind the Name, Lynette, April 2024
Behind the Name, Eluned, January 2022
Behind the Name, Lynn, June 2019
British Trust for Ornithology, Linnet
Online Etymology Dictionary, linnet (n.), December 2020
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