Lanet

Lanet is an uncommon feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Lanette or Lynette, which derive from the French name Linette, meaning 'idol' or a diminutive of 'line' (flax). Alternatively, it could be a modern invention or a shortened form of names containing 'lan' elements. Lanet has never been widely popular in English-speaking countries but may appear in scattered usage across different cultures. Its brevity and soft consonants give it a delicate, feminine quality that appeals to parents seeking something distinctive yet pronounceable. The name's rarity means a person named Lanet would likely have a unique identity without the name seeming completely unfamiliar.

Pronounced luh-NET.

As of October 2026, Lanet ranked #9090 in US births in 1973 SSA, peaked at #6857 in 1960.