Glennette

Glennette is a feminine name that serves as an elaboration of Glenn, which has Scottish and Irish origins meaning 'valley.' The addition of the French diminutive suffix '-ette' transforms the traditionally masculine Glenn into a distinctly feminine form. Glennette emerged primarily in the mid-20th century in America, peaking in usage during the 1950s and 1960s when adding feminine suffixes to masculine names was fashionable. While never extremely common, Glennette offers a melodious alternative to more popular names of its era. The name carries connotations of natural beauty and tranquility from its valley-related meaning, combined with the delicacy implied by its diminutive form. Today, Glennette remains rare, giving it a unique vintage charm.

Pronounced glen-ET.

As of October 2026, Glennette ranked #10133 in US births in 1977 SSA, peaked at #4013 in 1949.