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Lynette

American  
[li-net] / lɪˈnɛt /

noun

  1. a female given name.


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The missing woman was named by local authorities as Lynette Hooker from Michigan, according to CBS News.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Lynette Howell Taylor praised the diversity of this year's nominees.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Joseph’s aunt, Lynette Burnley, said she wanted to tell President Trump to end the attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

The attempt came just 17 days after a Manson follower in a nun’s habit, Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme, pointed a gun at Ford in Sacramento.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025

Then Sir Gareth laughed, and said, "Say you so?" and therewith he drave past all those esquires and Lynette and the dwarf went with him and no one dared to stay him.

From The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions by Pyle, Howard