Burnett - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Burnett \b(u)-rne-

, also used as boy's name Burnett, is of Old French origin, and its meaning is "brown". May sometimes be used in reference to the plant "Sanguisorba minor", known as "burnet", whose leaves are used for salad. See Sorrel and Fennel.

Burnett has 1 variant form: Burnet.

Baby names that sound like Burnett are Bernetta, Bernette and Berneta.

Burnett is an uncommon first name for women but a very common last name for both men and women (#505 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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