Marionette Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmair-ee-oh-net / /ˌmɛr.i.əˈnɛt/French; Latin
Meaning
French: little Mary; Latin: puppet
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Marionette is derived from the French word 'marionnette', which means 'little Mary' and is also associated with puppetry. It has roots in the Latin name 'Maria', which is a common name in many cultures. The term 'marionette' has been used in theatrical contexts to refer to puppets manipulated from above by strings. The name has a whimsical quality, often evoking images of childhood and play.
Trend Summary
The name Marionette is not widely used in the United States and does not appear in recent popularity trends.
Similar Names
Variants
- Marion
- Marianne
International Variants
- Marion (English)
- Mariana (Spanish)
- Marina (Italian)
Famous people named Marionette
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marionette was first seen in the United States in 1924. Marionette has ranked as high as #1116 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Marionette has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Marionette
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |