Lynnette
Girl name · 108 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Lynnette: 108 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 20 births in 1978.
Lynnette is a modern elaboration of Lynn, which itself derives from the Welsh word *llyn*, meaning "lake." The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the mid-20th century, often used as a feminine form of Lynn or a variant of Lynette. One of the most famous bearers is the American actress Lynnette "Squeaky" Fromme, a follower of Charles Manson who attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford in 1975. The name also appears in Arthurian legend as Lynette, a noble lady who aids Sir Gareth in Tennyson's *Idylls of the King*. While no major places are directly named after Lynnette, the root *llyn* appears in many Welsh place names, such as Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake). A common variant is Lynette, which has a slightly more classic feel.
Girl 15 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 197820 babies
- Latest (1989)
- #5763 babies
- Total births
- 108since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 42%vs prior 5y