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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Feminine of Marcello/Marcellus; 'warlike, young warrior'
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- mar-SEL-ah
Marcella is the feminine form of Marcello and Marcellus, a Latin name that means 'warlike, young warrior.' It's pronounced mar-SEL-ah, and its romantic, storybook style gives it a softer feel than that meaning might suggest. If you're researching Marcella, know you're looking at a name with real Latin roots and a fairly old lineage in English-language use.
Meaning & Origin of Marcella
Meaning: Feminine of Marcello/Marcellus; 'warlike, young warrior'.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Marcella
mar-SEL-ahIPA /mɑːrˈsɛlə/
Popularity of Marcella
Marcella peaked at #155 in 1922, when 1,537 baby girls were given the name, but by 2024 it had dropped to #1055 with just 236 babies — a name that was once solidly in the mainstream and is now quite rare.
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FAQ
What does the name Marcella mean?
Feminine of Marcello/Marcellus; ‘warlike, young warrior’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Marcella?
Marcella is pronounced mar-SEL-ah (IPA: /mɑːrˈsɛlə/).
Is Marcella a popular name right now?
Marcella peaked at #155 in 1922 and is ranked #1055 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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