Lynette as a name
Lynette is a female given name of Welsh origin. It is derived from the Welsh name “Eluned,” which means “idol” or “image” in Welsh. The name Lynette became popular in English-speaking countries in the late 19th century and has remained a moderately popular name since then.
Famous people with the name Lynette include Lynette Fromme, a former member of the Manson family, and Lynette Woodard, an American basketball player and Olympic gold medalist. The name has also been used in popular culture, including in the Arthurian legends, where Lynette is a character in the story of Sir Gareth and the Lady of Lyonesse.
