what is a garnet
Garnet is a name of Middle English origin, derived from the dark red gemstone, which was in turn named for the pomegranate that the garnet crystals resemble.The surname Garnett comes from an Old English occupational surname referring to a seller of hinges. It is both a surname and a given name.arnet is a name of Middle English origin, derived from the dark red gemstone, which was in turn named for the pomegranate that the garnet crystals resemble.