Brunette
Pronunciation: [ br-oon-EHT ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Brunette first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 25 babies have been named Brunette in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Brunette is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,488 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #19,488
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Brunette
Brunette is a girl name .
Brunette is currently ranked #19,488 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Brunette include Bru, Brun, Bruny, Brunie, Brune, Bruney, Bruneie, Tte, Ttey, Bry, Brie, and Brukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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