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Name Origin

Lynette is a feminine given name of French origin. It is a diminutive of the name Lynn, which itself derives from the Welsh name Lleucu meaning 'light.' Therefore, Lynette carries the symbolic meaning of 'pretty' or 'beautiful.'

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Famous People

Lynette Yiadom-Boakye (1977-)

Painter

  • Turner Prize nominee (2020)
  • Known for her figurative paintings depicting imagined Black subjects

Lynette Linton (1983-)

Theatre Director

  • Artistic Director of the Bush Theatre (London)
  • Known for her work on plays exploring themes of race, identity, and social justice