Drop of the sea; bitter; beloved
Mariette is a French diminutive of Marie, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Miriam. While its exact etymology is debated, common interpretations include 'drop of the sea' or 'star of the sea,' as well as 'beloved' or 'bitter.'
Less common today
Mariette isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,906 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Emmy-winning American actress
Renowned American interior designer
Second Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1941
The titular protagonist and novice nun · Mariette in Ecstasy (novel)
