Garnet

Pronunciation: [ g-AHRN-uht ]

Girl Name #71,242 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Garnet is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced g-AHRN-uht.

Parents who love the name Garnet often also consider Garfield, Gabriel, Garrett .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #71,242
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Gar Gay Garie Garnie

Also a Boy Name

Garnet is also used as a boy name, ranked #11268.

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Similar Names

Garfield Gabriel Garrett Gabe Garland Garry Gary Gardner

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Frequently Asked Questions About Garnet

Is Garnet a boy or girl name?

Garnet is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #71242. As a boy name, it is ranked #11268. Garnet is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Garnet?

Garnet is pronounced g-AHRN-uht.

How popular is the name Garnet?

Garnet is currently ranked #71242 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Garnet?

Common nicknames for Garnet include Gar, Gay, Garie, and Garnie.

Is Garnet a common or rare name?

Garnet is an uncommon name, ranked #71242 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Garnet

Garnet is a girl name .

Is Garnet a boy or girl name? Garnet is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,242 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #11,268. Garnet is more commonly used as a boy name.

Garnet is currently ranked #71,242 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Garnet include Gar, Gay, Garie, and Garnie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.