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The baby name Linett is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /lɪˈnɛt/ (lih-NET).

Linett is English, French in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English, French
Pronunciation: /lɪˈnɛt/ (lih-NET)

What is the meaning of the name Linett ?

The baby name Linett is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /lɪˈnɛt/ (lih-NET).

Linett is English, French in Origin.

Linett is a rare modern spelling of Lynette, an English name ultimately linked to the Welsh Eluned/Luned. Through medieval Arthurian literature, the Welsh form became Old French Lunete (the quick-witted handmaid in Chrétien de Troyes) and later Lynet/Linette in English retellings such as Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur. The Welsh root is widely connected to eilun, “image” or “idol,” yielding meanings like “icon,” “likeness,” or figuratively “beloved one.”

As a given name, Lynette and its spellings saw revival in Britain during the 19th century’s medievalist enthusiasm and achieved broader Anglophone use in the mid-20th century; Linett, however, has remained uncommon and feels contemporary and streamlined. Related forms and variants include Lynette, Linette, Lynet/Linet, Luned, Eluned, and Lunete. Diminutives and nicknames may be Lin, Lina, Lettie, or Nettie. Linett suits parents seeking an elegant, literary choice with Celtic roots and a modern silhouette.

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Linett – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
PA 0 #135 4 3,797
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
HU Girls 0 #217 9 3,308
DK Girls 0 #326 4 7,429
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
PA Girls 0 #454 28 9,861
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
GT Girls 0 #539 3 7,500
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
CR Girls 0 #567 7 11,342
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
BO Girls 0 #643 9 9,488
CL Girls 0 #839 13 14,098
United States Girls 2012 #910 6 9,635
PE Girls 0 #1,003 8 14,861
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,124 18 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,144 9 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,149 35 17,781

Linett is popular in 17 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
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CL
CO
CR

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People also ask about Linett

Linett is predominantly a girl's name.
Linett is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /lɪˈnɛt/ (lih-NET).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Lynette, Linette, Lynet, Lynett, Linet and Lynnette.
Somewhat — Linett ranked #910 in United States in 2012, placing it just outside the most common names.
Linett's popularity is rising. It moved from #919 in 2005 to #910 in 2012 in United States.