Vonetta
Modern invented name
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Vonetta Origin and Meaning
The name Vonetta is a girl's name.
Vonetta appears to be a modern feminine given name that emerged in the United States during the 20th century. It may be a diminutive form of the name Yvonne or a variant of Venetta, with the addition of the feminine suffix '-etta' that is common in many languages.
The name gained notable visibility through Olympic bobsledder Vonetta Flowers, who in 2002 became the first Black athlete to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympics. The name peaked in popularity during the 1970s and 1980s but remains relatively uncommon.
While some sources suggest it might be a modern invented name, its exact etymological origins remain somewhat unclear.
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