Barnet is an uncommon given name of English origin, derived from an Old English word 'beornet' which means 'bear cub'. It is often associated with the surname Barnet, which was originally an occupational name for a bear-keeper in a medieval menagerie. The name Barnet has not been widely used as a first name throughout history and remains relatively unknown today.
"Over the course of these years, the name Barnet had a total of 221 births recorded."