Burnett \b(u)-rne-tt, bur-nett\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Burnett), is of Old French origin, and the meaning of Burnett is "brown". May sometimes be used in reference to the plant "Sanguisorba minor", known as "burnet", whose leaves are used for salad. See Sorrel and Fennel.

Burnett has 1 variant form: Burnet.

Baby names that sound like Burnett are Bernetta, Bernette and Berneta.