Lynette
Girl name · 369 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Lynette: 369 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 52 births in 1977.
Of Welsh origin, Lynette is a diminutive of the name Eluned, meaning "idol" or "image." It gained prominence through Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poem *Idylls of the King*, where Lynette is a spirited noblewoman who seeks Sir Gareth's aid. While no famous real-life bearers immediately spring to universal fame, the name has been used modestly across the English-speaking world. Its most notable place connection is indirect: the Welsh river Lyn, from which Eluned itself may derive, shares the same root. A common variant is Linette, while the French-inspired Lynnette also appears occasionally, offering a slightly more ornate twist on this melodic, Arthurian-tinged choice.
Girl 19 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 197752 babies
- Latest (1995)
- #6393 babies
- Total births
- 369since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 60%vs prior 5y