Carnetta is a feminine name with American English pronunciation as kar-NET-uh (/kɑrˈnɛtə/). It is derived from the French word "carnet," meaning "notebook" or "journal." The name Carnetta has been recorded in the United States since at least the 1940s, and while it has not ranked highly in popularity, it still holds a unique charm. Some variations of this name include Carnette.