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Marlette

Quick answerMarlette is a diminutive form of Marie, derived from the Latin name Maria, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved," with the French suffix "-ette" adding a diminutive quality.

Latin · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#10,609
TrendStable
Peak year1967
Syllables2
OriginLatin
LanguageFrench
CultureWestern/French
Letters8
Numerology4 Chaldean 1
Global rank#1,618

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Marlette

Marlette is a diminutive form of Marie, derived from the Latin name Maria, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved," with the French suffix "-ette" adding a diminutive quality.

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Etymology

Marlette is a diminutive form of Marie, derived from the Latin name Maria, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved," with the French suffix "-ette" adding a diminutive quality. The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and English-speaking countries, with particular popularity in North America during the 20th century.

Marlette currently ranks #10,609 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1967.

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