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At a Glance: Name: Marceline – Meaning: feminine diminutive of Marcel; 'little warrior' – Origin: French – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: MAR-suh-leen
Marceline is a French name, the feminine diminutive of Marcel, and it carries the meaning 'little warrior.' Pronounced MAR-suh-leen, it has a storybook, old-world feel while still sounding wearable today. If you're drawn to classic French names with a bit of quiet strength behind them, Marceline fits that mold.
Meaning & Origin of Marceline
Meaning: Feminine diminutive of marcel; 'little warrior'.
Origin: French.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Marceline
Phonetic: MAR-suh-leen IPA: /ˈmɑːrsəliːn/
Popularity of Marceline
Marceline peaked in 1928, when 241 baby girls were given the name and it ranked #437 nationally. Since then it's settled into rarer territory, sitting at #505 in 2024 with 605 babies given the name that year — so it's actually a bit more common now than at its historic peak, just relative to a much larger overall pool of names.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1891–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Marceline mean?
Feminine diminutive of marcel; ‘little warrior’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Marceline)
How do you pronounce Marceline?
Marceline is pronounced MAR-suh-leen (IPA: /ˈmɑːrsəliːn/).
Is Marceline a popular name right now?
Marceline peaked at #437 in 1928 and is ranked #505 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1891–2024.)
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