Linnette
Swedish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Linnette
Linnette is a diminutive form of Linnea, derived from the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, with the name ultimately rooted in the Latin word "linum" meaning flax, and the flower linnea borealis named after him.
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Etymology
Linnette is a diminutive form of Linnea, derived from the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, with the name ultimately rooted in the Latin word "linum" meaning flax, and the flower linnea borealis named after him. The name is primarily used in English-speaking and Scandinavian cultures, with particular popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries, though it has no specific religious affiliation.
Linnette currently ranks #14,596 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1971.
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