Marcella - girls name

Marcella name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 77%

Marcella name meaning:

The name Marcella is of Latin origin and has several possible meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the Roman surname Marcellus, which means "young warrior" or "warlike." In this context, Marcella can be seen as a strong and determined name, representing bravery and resilience.

Another possible meaning of the name Marcella is "dedicated to Mars," the Roman god of war. This meaning further reinforces the idea of strength and courage associated with the name. Marcella can be seen as a name for a girl who is not afraid to face challenges head-on and who possesses a fiery and passionate personality.

Overall, the name Marcella carries connotations of strength, courage, and warrior-like qualities. It is a name that exudes power and embodies traits typically associated with a determined and fearless individual.

Origin: Latin

Form of Marcia. Martial.

Related names

Marcia , Marcella , Marcie , Marcy , Marsha

Other girls names beginning with M

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 1259 out of 5581

26 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    1377
  • 5yrs

    749
  • 1yr

    1041

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (558)

Historical popularity of Marcella

The graph below shows the popularity of the girls's name Marcella from all the UK baby name statistics available. It's a quick easy way to see the trend for Marcella in 2024