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Sonnet

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How to Pronounce Sonnet

Pronounced SON-it /ˈsɑn.ɪt/High

Meaning: From the word sonnet — from Italian sonetto, 'a little song' (a 14-line lyric poem); a poetic word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A little song; a poem: Sonnet is a word-name — 'a little song, a 14-line poem'. Lyrical, poetic, and warm.

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Origin LowItalian, Latin

MeaningFrom the word sonnet — from Italian sonetto, 'a little song' (a 14-line lyric poem); a poetic word-name

U.S. rank (2025)#6792 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 363

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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Sonnet comes from the word sonnet — from Italian sonetto, 'a little song' (a diminutive of suono, 'a sound') — a graceful 14-line lyric poem perfected by Petrarch and Shakespeare. A lyrical, poetic, modern word-name (nickname Sonny).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-little-song-and-a-poem at the root, and poetic.

Did you know? A sonnet is 'a little song' (Italian sonetto) — a graceful 14-line lyric poem (Shakespeare's and Petrarch's sonnets) — a lyrical, poetic word-name (said 'SON-it').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — sonnet — word origin

Variations

SonetSonnett

Nicknames

Sonny

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If you like Sonnet…

Lyric— a fellow poetry/music word-name

Poet— a fellow literary word-name

Harmony— another music word-name

Juliet— shares Sonnet's Latin roots

Sylvie— a fellow Latin choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sonnet mean?

Sonnet is a word-name — 'a little song; a 14-line poem' (from Italian).

How do you pronounce Sonnet?

It's said SON-it /ˈsɑn.ɪt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sonnet a boy or girl name?

Sonnet is most often a girl's name.

How popular is Sonnet?

Sonnet is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.