Marcella

Girl's name

Marcella is of Latin origin, derived from the name Marcellus, meaning "young warrior" or "dedicated to Mars."

Meaning Devoted to the god of war
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 236
Peak year 1922

Appears In These Collections

Uncommon Names Starting With M

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Marcella Hazan - Italian cookbook author
  • Marcella Detroit - Singer-songwriter, member of Shakespears Sister
  • Marcella Althaus-Reid - Theologian and feminist scholar
  • Marcella Sembrich - Polish opera singer
  • Marcella Bella - Italian singer
  • Marcella Puppini - Singer, member of The Puppini Sisters

Sisters for Marcella

Girl names closely related to Marcella

Ellianna Myah Annaliese Mya Briella Audrianna Amira Elliana

Brothers for Marcella

Boy names closely related to Marcella

Carl Devon Jerome Wayne Dale Greysen Blake Masen

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Marcella

Jamarcus Marc Marcanthony Marcel Marcela Marcelino Marcello Marcelo

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