Meaning: Its source is an English expression meaning "A gem of deep, transparent red color."

Narrative: This name evolved from the Old French word for a pomegranate, whose pulp is similar in color to the gemstone.

Meaning: Its source is an English expression meaning "A gem of deep, transparent red color."

Alternative Spellings: Garnett

Popularity: The name Garnet ranked 1558th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.

Narrative: This name evolved from the Old French word for a pomegranate, whose pulp is similar in color to the gemstone.