Lockete as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Lockete

What is the meaning of the name Lockete ?

The baby name Lockete is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɒkɪt/ or /ˈlɑːkɪt/ (LOCK-it).

Lockete is English in Origin.

Lockete blends English word-name heritage with surname style. It relates to locket, which entered Middle English via Old French loquet “small lock; latch,” from a Germanic root that also produced English lock. By the 17th century, locket meant a tiny hinged pendant for a keepsake. The surname Lockett/Lockett likely developed as a diminutive of Lock/Locke (from Old English loc “lock of hair; fastening”) or through French Loquet, reinforcing the same imagery.

As a given name, Lockete is rare, surfacing occasionally in records as a transferred surname or modern creative spelling, with growing appeal among contemporary word-name enthusiasts. Variants include Locket, Lockett, Lockette, and Lockett; related forms are Locke and Lock. The core meaning is “little lock” or “keepsake pendant,” yielding poetic senses such as “keeper of memories” or “guardian of secrets.”

⚙ Lockete does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.