Linnet bird; idol; image
Linet is a name with dual roots, most notably appearing in Arthurian legend as a variation of Lynette. It is often associated with the French word 'linette', referring to the small songbird, or the Welsh 'eluned', meaning an idol or image. In the legends of King Arthur, she is a brave and sharp-tongued damsel who guides Sir Gareth.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Linet in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A damsel who accompanies Sir Gareth in Arthurian romance · Le Morte d'Arthur
Kenyan long-distance runner and world champion
