Bitter; drop of the sea; beloved
Marietta is an Italian diminutive of Maria. While its exact etymology is debated, it is traditionally associated with the Hebrew name Mary, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved.' It has a long history of use in Europe and was a steady choice in the United States until the mid-20th century.
Less common today
Marietta isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,961 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Austrian physicist who developed photographic nuclear emulsions
American humorist and social satirist
A student at Hogwarts and member of Dumbledore's Army · Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
American singer-songwriter known as Retta
