Linnet - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Linnet \l(in)-net\ is a variant of Linette (Welsh, Old French) and Lynette (Welsh), and the meaning of Linnet is "idol; linnet, a small songbird; nymph; idol".

The baby name Linnet sounds like Linet and Lynnet. Other similar baby names are Jinnet and Linnea.

Linnet is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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