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.

Lynette Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Lynette is currently #2165 on The Bump
Girl:Lynette is currently #1517 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
In comparison to the previous year's data
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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