Garnet
Meaning of Garnet
Originating from the English language, the name Garnet is a unisex name. It is pronounced as GAHR-nit (/ˈgɑr.nɛt/). The variations of this name include Garnett and Garnette.
Garnet has been given to newborns in the United States since at least 1884, with varying popularity throughout the years. In recent times, it has been more commonly used for baby boys than girls. The name Garnet reached its peak popularity in 1986 when it was ranked at number 5756 for boys' names. However, it has become less common in recent years.
The gemstone garnet is often associated with the color red and symbolizes love and passion. As a name, Garnet can evoke a sense of strength and vitality. It is a unique choice for parents looking for an uncommon yet meaningful name for their baby.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as GAHR-nit (/ˈgɑr.nɛt/)
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Notable People Named Garnet
| Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley, was a highly influential and admired British general known for his successes in Canada, West Africa, and Egypt, as well as for modernizing the British Army. |
| Major General Garnet Burk Hughes was a Canadian military officer known for his administrative roles during the First World War. |
| Garnet Rogers is a Canadian folk musician, singer, songwriter, and composer with roots in Nova Scotia who began his career working with his older brother, the folk musician Stan Rogers. |
| Garnet Larae Anderson is an American biostatistician known for her research on health risks related to postmenopausal hormone therapy and is a senior vice president at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. |
| William Garnet Campbell, also known as "The Little General," was a Canadian curler born in Avonlea, Saskatchewan, and the first skip from Saskatchewan to win the Brier. |
