Gender Feminine

Meaning & History

Form of Lunete used in Thomas Malory's 15th-century tale Le Morte d'Arthur, where it is borne by a woman who enlists the help of Sir Gareth to rescue her sister Lyonesse. She eventually marries his brother Gaheris.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesLynette, Linette, Linnet, Linnette, Lynnette(English) Linette(French) Linett(Hungarian) Eluned, Luned, Eiluned(Welsh)

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Entry updated December 7, 2022