Marcella

At a Glance: Name: Marcella – Meaning: feminine of Marcello/Marcellus; 'warlike, young warrior' – Origin: Latin – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: mar-SEL-ah

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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

Phonetic: mar-SEL-ah   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Marcella mean?

Feminine of marcello/marcellus; ‘warlike, young warrior’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Marcella)

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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