Sonnet

At a Glance: Name: Sonnet – Meaning: a fourteen-line poem (literally 'little song') – Origin: Italian (via Old French 'sonet') – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: SAH-nit

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Sonnet is pronounced SAH-nit, and it comes from Italian by way of Old French ‘sonet.’ Its meaning is a fourteen-line poem — literally a ‘little song’ — so the name carries a built-in sense of rhythm and verse. It's used for children of any gender.

Meaning & Origin of Sonnet

Meaning: A fourteen-line poem (literally 'little song').

Origin: Italian (via Old French 'sonet').

How to Pronounce Sonnet

Phonetic: SAH-nit   IPA: /ˈsɑːnɪt/

Popularity of Sonnet

SSA records for Sonnet run from 1972 to 2024. Its best-ever rank was #4328 back in 1973, when 14 babies were given the name; in the most recent data, 2024, it sat at #6106 with 20 babies.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1972–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Sonnet mean?

A fourteen-line poem (literally ‘little song’).

How do you pronounce Sonnet?

Sonnet is pronounced SAH-nit (IPA: /ˈsɑːnɪt/).

Is Sonnet a popular name right now?

Sonnet peaked at #4328 in 1973 and is ranked #6106 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1972–2024.)

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