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Maryvette

Quick answerMaryvette is a diminutive of Mary, derived from the Latin "Maria," which comes from the Hebrew "Miriam," meaning "of the sea" or "beloved." The French diminutive suffix "-ette" was added to create an affectionate or informal variant.

Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,539
TrendVintage
Peak year1949
Syllables3
OriginHebrew
LanguageFrench
CultureFrench
ReligionChristianity
Numerology3 Chaldean 5
Global rank#1,539

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

About the name Maryvette

Maryvette is a diminutive of Mary, derived from the Latin "Maria," which comes from the Hebrew "Miriam," meaning "of the sea" or "beloved." The French diminutive suffix "-ette" was added to create an affectionate or informal variant.

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Etymology

Maryvette is a diminutive of Mary, derived from the Latin "Maria," which comes from the Hebrew "Miriam," meaning "of the sea" or "beloved." The French diminutive suffix "-ette" was added to create an affectionate or informal variant.

The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and Christian communities, with particular popularity in France and French-speaking regions during the 20th century; it reflects the Christian veneration of the Virgin Mary combined with French naming conventions.

Maryvette currently ranks #1,539 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1949.

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