Brunetta is a female name of Italian origin. It is pronounced as broo-NEH-tah (/bruˈnɛtta/). The name is derived from the Italian word "bruno," meaning "brown." As such, it carries associations with the color brown and its various qualities such as earthiness, warmth, and stability. Brunetta can also be seen as a feminine form of the name Bruno. In terms of popularity in the United States, Brunetta has had varying levels of occurrence over the years, with a peak in the 1950s and '60s. It ranked within the top 10,000 names during those decades but has become less commonly used since then. Variations of this name include Brunette.