The baby name Marriette is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˌmær.iˈɛt/ (mar-ree-ET).
The baby name Marriette is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˌmær.iˈɛt/ (mar-ree-ET).
Marriette is in Origin.
Marriette is a modern respelling of the French Mariette, a diminutive of Marie (Mary), ultimately from the Hebrew Miryam. The name bears layered, much‑debated meanings: “beloved,” “wished‑for child,” or “rebellious”; by folk etymology it is also tied to “drop of the sea” and the Marian title “star of the sea” (Stella Maris). The double‑r spelling adds a tailored twist without changing pronunciation in most English contexts.
As Mariette, it appears in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands from the late 19th century and saw modest mid‑20th‑century use; in North America it has remained rare, making Marriette distinctive yet familiar. Related forms and cognates include Mariette, Mariëtte (Dutch), Marietta (Italian/English), Marita, Mariel, Marielle, Mariela, and the roots Maria, Marie, Mary, Miriam/Mariam. Possible short forms are Mari, Mimi, Etta, Ettie, and Etty.
Marriette is a rare name. It doesn't appear in any of the major national birth registries we track; we found only 47 recorded uses across 7 countries. Expect very few children to share this name.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #558 | 3 | 11,671 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #933 | 23 | 5,933 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,125 | 17 | 25,928 |
Marriette is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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