Linette
- Pronunciation
- [Li-nette]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- "Bird."Variants Include Lynet And Lynette.
- Origin
- Anglo
Linette Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,278 baby girls have been named Linette. The name peaked in 1970 with 156 US births that year (rank #863). In 2024, ranked #10707 nationally — 9,844 places below its 1970 peak.
Top States for Linette
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Linette births are: California (588), New York (456), Pennsylvania (180).
Other Anglo-Origin Names Like Linette
If you like Linette's Anglo origin, consider these related names: Aart, Abeodan, Ablendan, Abrecan, Acca. Browse all Anglo names →
7-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Linette's exact length and starting letter: La Roux, Lachlan, Laciann, Lacyann, Ladbroc.
Quick Facts About Linette
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanette | Variant Of Lana Fair: Good-Looking. | Female | English |
| Linnette | Songbird. | Female | English |
| Lynette | Bird | Female | Anglo |
| Lynnet | Variant Of Ancient Welsh Given Name. In Arthurian Legend Lynette Accompanied Sir Gareth On A Knightly Quest. | Female | Arthurian |
| Lynnette | Variant Of Ancient Welsh Given Name. In Arthurian Legend Lynette Accompanied Sir Gareth On A Knightly Quest. | Female | Arthurian |
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Linette against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).