At a Glance
- Meaning
- Traditionally linked to Mars, the Roman god of war, as a short form of Marcia/Marcella (from the old Roman name Marcus); modern scholars regard the Marcus-Mars connection as uncertain, possibly a folk etymology
- Origin
- Latin (English diminutive of Marcia/Marcella)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MAHR-see
Marcy is a Latin (English diminutive of Marcia/Marcella) girl's name meaning “traditionally linked to Mars, the Roman god of war, as a short form of Marcia/Marcella (from the old Roman name Marcus); modern scholars regard the Marcus-Mars connection as uncertain, possibly a folk etymology”. It appears in our list of 200+ Retro Baby Girl Names Making a Chic Comeback.
Meaning & Origin of Marcy
Meaning: Traditionally linked to Mars, the Roman god of war, as a short form of Marcia/Marcella (from the old Roman name Marcus); modern scholars regard the Marcus-Mars connection as uncertain, possibly a folk etymology.
Origin: Latin (English diminutive of Marcia/Marcella).
A common claim: Dedicated to Mars Actually: This is the traditional Roman explanation, but modern scholars aren't certain Marcus/Marcia actually derives from Mars -- the name's ultimate origin may lie elsewhere, possibly Etruscan.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Marcy
MAHR-seeIPA /ˈmɑːrsi/
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