US Popularity:10287
Origin:Welsh
Other Origin(s):French
Meaning:Image, an idol; Linnet, a small songbird
You may have the next American Idol winner on your hands with baby Linetta. Typically a name given to girls, Linetta is a diminutive of the Welsh name Eluned or Luned, translating to “image” or “an idol.” It also has the sweet meaning “linnet” or “a small songbird” deriving from the French term linette. Lin is French for flaxseed, which this little bird feeds on, giving it its name. With a name like Linetta, baby’s dulcet tunes might wow the masses and make them a star. Or maybe they will only sing sweetly when no one’s looking. No matter what, baby Linetta will know that their biggest fan has always been you.

Linetta Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1979
#16480
in 1979
- 3800
from 1975
In comparison to the previous year's data
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