Lynnette is a feminine given name, a variant of Lynette. The name Lynette itself has a literary origin: it was used by Alfred Tennyson in his 1872 poem Gareth and Lynette, where it is a form of Lynet. Lynet, in turn, comes from the 15th-century Arthurian tale Le Morte d'Arthur by Thomas Malory, where it is a form of Lunete. Lunete was used by the 12th-century French poet Chrétien de Troyes in his poem Yvain, the Knight of the Lion, and it derives from the Welsh name Eluned. Etymology The ultimate root of Lynnette is Eluned, a Welsh name meaning either 'image' or 'idol' according to some etymologists, though the exact meaning is uncertain. It passed through Old French as Lunete, then into English Arthurian tradition as Lynet, and later evolved as Lynette and Lynnette in modern usage. Temyson's popularization of Lynette in the 19th century led to the creation of variant spellings like Lynnette. Notable Bearers Several notable individuals bear the name Lynnette. Lynnette Cole (born 1978) was Miss USA 2000. Lynette Fromme (born 1948), also known as 'Squeaky', was a member of the Manson Family who attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford. Lynnette Seah (born 1957) is a Singaporean violinist. Other Lynnette/Lynette bearers include actress Lynette Curran, golfer Lynnette Brooky, and politician Lynette Boggs. Meaning: From Eluned, 'image' or 'idol' (uncertain) Origin: English, ultimately Welsh via French and Arthurian tradition Type: Given name, feminine Usage Regions: English-speaking countries, especially in the 20th century