US Popularity:24291
Origin:Welsh
Other Origin(s):French
Meaning:Idol; Image, likeness; Lake
If you're searching for a vintage name with modern flair, you'll love the girl's name Linnette. This sweet alternative to Lynette and Lunete is Welsh in origin and stems from two roots. As an evolution of Luned and Eluned, Linnette adopts the meanings "image," "likeness," and "idol," making it a cute reference to your child's inherited features from you and their ancestors. Linnette can also be considered a diminutive of Lynn, which comes from the Welsh word llyn and means "lake." Paired with the French diminutive suffix -ette, the meaning tranforms into "little lake." When your little one finds their reflection in the water, they'll feel connected to their name, Linnette.

How Popular Is The Name Linnette?

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#14574
in 2022
+ 600
from 2017
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Linnette, February 2019

  • Behind the Name, Eluned, January 2022

  • Behind the Name, Lynn, June 2019

  • Name Doctor, Linnette

  • WordSense Dictionary, -ette

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