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Lunette

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Pronounced loo-NET /luːˈnɛt/Medium

Meaning: From the French Lunette, 'little moon' (a diminutive of lune, 'moon'). Also a French Arthurian legend name (the clever maiden Lunette). Delicate and celestial.Low

In 30 seconds: A dainty French name: Lunette means 'little moon' (said 'loo-NET'). Delicate, celestial, and rare.
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Origin MediumFrench
MeaningFrom the French Lunette, 'little moon' (a diminutive of lune, 'moon'). Also a French Arthurian legend name (the clever maiden Lunette). Delicate and celestial.
U.S. rank (2025)#5839 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 344

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519022025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lunette comes from the French lune, 'moon,' as 'little moon,' and appears as an Arthurian legend name for a resourceful maiden. It reads dainty and celestial — rare in the U.S. (said 'loo-NET').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, celestial, and delicate.

Did you know? Lunette is French for 'little moon' — a sweet diminutive of lune — and also the name of a clever maiden in Arthurian legend, giving it a delicate, storied charm (said 'loo-NET').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Lunette — French 'little moon'; Arthurian legend name

Variations

LunettaLunaLuneta

Nicknames

LunaNettie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lunette mean?

Lunette is French for 'little moon,' a diminutive of lune; it is also an Arthurian legend name.

How do you pronounce Lunette?

It's said loo-NET /luːˈnɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lunette a boy or girl name?

Lunette is a girl's name.

How popular is Lunette?

Lunette is a rare name in the U.S.

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