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Mariette
How to Pronounce Mariette
Pronounced ma-ree-ET /ˌmæriˈɛt/Medium
Meaning: Mariette is a French diminutive of Marie, the French form of Mary, from the Hebrew Miriam. Mary's meaning is much debated, with 'beloved', 'bitter' and 'wished-for child' all proposed. The -ette ending is a French 'little' suffix, so Mariette reads as 'little Marie'. It was borne by the actress Mariette Hartley.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Mariette is a French diminutive of Marie, the French form of Mary, with the -ette ending meaning 'little'. Mary's own sense is debated among 'beloved', 'bitter' and 'wished-for child'. The actress Mariette Hartley gave the name a familiar American face.
It was never common, a couple dozen girls a year at most around the mid twentieth century, and it stayed rare. A girl given it then is a grandmother now, and it reads as a graceful French heritage name rather than a common choice.
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- ★Mariette Hartley (1940-)an American actress known for film and television roles from the later twentieth century
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Mariette mean?
It's a French pet form of Marie, meaning 'little Marie', carrying Mary's tender sense.
How do you pronounce Mariette?
It's said ma-ree-ET /ˌmæriˈɛt/, three syllables, stress on the last.
Is Mariette a boy or girl name?
Mariette is used as a girl's name.
Is Mariette a popular name?
No, it was always rare, a graceful French pet form seen only slightly in the twentieth century.