Lynette Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lynette Name at a Glance

Name	Lynette
Meaning	Variant of Eluned: Idol. This form emerged in Tennyson's story of Sir Gareth and Lynette, in one of his Idylls of the King'(1859).
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Lynette Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lynette means “Variant of Eluned: Idol. This form emerged in Tennyson's story of Sir Gareth and Lynette, in one of his Idylls of the King'(1859”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lynette Name Origin

Our database records Lynette under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lynette a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lynette is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lynette

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