The nameLinette
Linette is a French girl's name, a diminutive of Line. It was mostly given in the 1930s and 1940s.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
It is a diminutive of names ending in -line, such as Pauline or Caroline.
Origin
French.
History
Found since the 1910s, Linette peaked in the late 1940s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Linette
Linette in France
1947peak year (40 births)
1,055babies named Linette in France since 1900
Linette was most popular in France in the 1940s, with 290 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Linette. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 1947. Half of all babies named Linette in France were born before 1946, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Linette mean?
It is a diminutive of names ending in -line, such as Pauline or Caroline.
What is the origin of the name Linette?
French.
Is Linette a girl's or a boy's name?
Linette is a girl's name.