Lynette - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Lynette \l(y)-

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.

For more information, see also related names Eiluned and Lanetta.

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

Lynette is a very common first name for women (#435 out of 4276) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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