TheNameDBBurnet
MasculineMeaning
Derived from a surname referring to a person with a dark or reddish-brown complexion, or from the burnet plant.
Etymology
The name likely comes from the Old French 'brunet,' a diminutive of 'brun' meaning brown, or it may derive from the burnet herb plant. It was used as both a descriptive surname and a plant-based surname in medieval England.
About the Name Burnet
Burnet is an obscure given name with medieval English origins, more commonly found as a surname. It reflects either a physical characteristic or a connection to the burnet plant used in herbal medicine.