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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A fourteen-line poem (literally 'little song')
- Origin
- Italian (via Old French 'sonet')
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- SAH-nit
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
SAH-nitIPA /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.
Names Like Sonnet
These names share Sonnet’s style, era or origin.
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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