Little lake or idol
A diminutive form of Lyn or Lynette, likely derived from the Welsh 'llyn' meaning lake. It may also trace back to the Old French 'linet', a type of small songbird, or the Arthurian name Lyonors.
Less common today
Lynetta isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,321 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional basketball player in the WNBA
