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Lynette

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Pronounced lih-NEHT /lɪ.ˈnɛt/Medium

Meaning: Image, likeness, idolMedium

In 30 seconds: Lynette is an English name meaning 'image, likeness, idol.' It has a graceful, vintage charm.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Arthurian Cycle
MeaningImage, likeness, idol
U.S. rank (2025)#2633 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births66 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1965
Total births (all-time)≈ 43,392

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196518972025

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

Lynette comes through English with the meaning 'image, likeness, idol.' It carries a delicate, old-fashioned elegance, helped along by its appearance in Arthurian legend. Spellings like Linette and Linnet reveal an older, sparer version of the name.

Basketball player Lynette Woodard is among those who have carried it. The soft -ette ending lends a French-flavored daintiness, while forms like Linnet tie it to a simpler earlier spelling.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Lynette is 'image, likeness, idol', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Lynette — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

LinetteLynnetteLinnetLinnetteLinet

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Lynette Woodard (1959–present)
    Basketball player.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lynette mean?

Lynette is usually explained as meaning 'image, likeness, idol' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Lynette?

It's commonly said lih-NEHT /lɪ.ˈnɛt/.

Is Lynette a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Lynette is used as a girl name.

How popular is Lynette?

In 2024, Lynette ranked #2726 in the U.S. for girls, with 63 births recorded.

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