Vonetta

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.

Pronounced vuh-NET-uh.

As of October 2026, Vonetta ranked #13380 for girls in US births in 1994 SSA, peaked at #819 for girls in 1973.