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Marinette

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Pronounced mah-ree-NET /mɑ.riˈnɛt/Medium

Meaning: A French diminutive of Marie/Marina — from Mary ('of the sea; beloved') / the Latin marinus ('of the sea'), hence 'little Marie/sea'; also an animated character; we note the pop-culture echoLow

In 30 seconds: Little Marie; of the sea: Marinette is French. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mah-ree-NET'). We note the pop-culture echo.
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Origin LowFrench, Hebrew
MeaningA French diminutive of Marie/Marina — from Mary ('of the sea; beloved') / the Latin marinus ('of the sea'), hence 'little Marie/sea'; also an animated character; we note the pop-culture echo
U.S. rank (2025)#9870 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 100

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319612025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Marinette is a French diminutive of Marie/Marina — from Mary ('of the sea; beloved') / the Latin marinus ('of the sea'), hence 'little Marie/sea'; also an animated character (we note the pop-culture echo). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mah-ree-NET').

In the U.S. it appears in French and Haitian families, boosted by animation. Rare, little-Marie at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Marinette is a French diminutive of Marie/Marina, 'little Marie/of the sea' (also a well-known animated character) — a lyrical, classic name (we note the pop-culture echo; said 'mah-ree-NET').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Marinette — French diminutive of Marie

Variations

MarinettaMarienette

Nicknames

MariNette

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marinette mean?

Marinette is a French diminutive of Marie/Marina — 'little Marie; of the sea'; also a well-known animated character. We note the pop-culture echo.

How do you pronounce Marinette?

It's said mah-ree-NET /mɑ.riˈnɛt/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Marinette a boy or girl name?

Marinette is a girl's name.

How popular is Marinette?

Marinette is a very rare name in the U.S.

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