Lynette - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Lynette \l(y)-nette, lyn(et)-te\ is pronounced le-NET. It is of Welsh origin, and its meaning is "nymph; idol". French variant of an ancient Welsh given name, Eluned. Its first use was by 19th-century British poet Tennyson, for a character in "The Idylls of the King". The name looks similar to Lynn. In the Arthurian tales, Lynette accompanied Sir Gareth on a knightly quest.

Lynette has 10 variant forms: Lanette, Linett, Linette, Linnet, Lynelle, Lynessa, Lynett, Lynetta, Lynnet and Lynnette.

For more information, see also the related name Lanetta.

Baby names that sound like Lynette are Lonette, Lenette and Lunette.

Lynette is a very popular female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Lynette. Click here to compare Lynette with related baby names.