Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈɡɑːɹ.nət/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Occupational name referring to a person who made hinges, from Old French carne "hinge". Related NamesDetails RootcarneVariantGarnetGiven Name DescendantGarnett(English) Same SpellingGarnett 2 Categories craftsmanship, NBA players, tools