Cygnets are young swans, and there are several synonyms that can be used to describe them. For example, one could refer to them as swanlings, signets, or baby swans. Other synonyms include cygnets, eyases, and flappers. Each of these synonyms offers a different perspective on the young swans, whether emphasizing their youth, their relationship to their parent swans, or their still-developing wings and movement. In any case, whether you refer to them as cygnets or one of their many synonyms, these young swans are a beautiful and charming sight, and a reminder of the beauty and majesty of nature.