Linnet

At a Glance

Meaning

A small songbird (the linnet)

Origin

English (from the bird name)

Gender

Primarily used for girls

Pronunciation

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Linnet is the English name of a small songbird, used here as a given name. It's pronounced LIN-it. You may see it described as an Old Welsh name meaning 'flax', but that isn't accurate: the English word 'linnet' traces through Old French to Latin 'linum', meaning flax, because the birds favor flax seeds.

Meaning & Origin of Linnet

Meaning: A small songbird (the linnet).

Origin: English (from the bird name).

A common claim: Sometimes described as an Old Welsh name meaning 'flax' or referencing the flax plant. Actually: The flax connection is real but indirect and not Welsh — English 'linnet' (the bird) traces through Old French to Latin linum 'flax', since linnets favor flax seeds; the name itself is simply the English bird-name used as a given name.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Linnet

Popularity of Linnet

Linnet has always been a rare name in the U.S. Social Security records, which run from 1947 to 2007. It peaked at #3965 in 1967 with 12 babies, and its latest ranking was #19315 in 2007, with just 5.

Names Like Linnet

These names have followed a similar path to Linnet in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Vesna
• Tynia
• Tirza
• Teressa
• Telesia
• Tameria

FAQ

What does the name Linnet mean?

A small songbird (the linnet). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Linnet?

Linnet is pronounced LIN-it (IPA: /ˈlɪnɪt/).

Is Linnet a popular name right now?

Linnet peaked at #3965 in 1967 and is ranked #19315 as of 2007. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1947–2007.)

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