Meaning of name Garnet

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Meaning

The name Garnet has the following meaning:

Resembling the dark-red gem. One who wields a spear.

This name can be given to both baby boys and girls. It is a unisex name.

Popularity

See worldwide popularity rankings of Garnet as a baby name (outside USA)

As a baby boy name, Garnet is currently not a popular baby name in the USA.

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Pronunciation

The name Garnet is pronounced as gar-nurt

Origins

Garnet originates from the French language.
See other suggested French baby names.

Related names

The following names are baby names related to Garnet and are suitable names for brothers and sisters of Garnet: Boys - Dennis, Elige, Regis, Roy, Russell, Girls - Celine, Rochelle, Both genders - Blaise, Chandler, Dabney, Delaney, Desire, Dior

Variants

Popular Variants for the name Garnet: Garnete, Garnett (French), Garnette

Style

We think the name Garnet should fall under the following style category: Classics.

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Impression

Based on our research, most people would imagine a person with the name Garnet to be: Considerate, quiet and honest

In one word, you might describe Garnet as a(n) "considerate" person.

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Famous persons

The names of some famous persons by the name Garnet (or its variants) are:

Garnet Edward 'Ace' Bailey, born on 13 June, a famous athlete. Garnet Edward 'Ace' Bailey's background: A Canadian professional ice hockey player and scout who was a member of Stanley Cup and Memorial Cup winning teams.

Garnet Exelby, born on 16 August, a famous athlete. Garnet Exelby's background: A Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Atlanta Thrashers of the National Hockey League.

Garnet Mimms, born on 16 November, a famous singer. Garnet Mimms's background: An American singer influential in soul music and rhythm and blues.