Marcella
mar-SEL-uh
Popularity
#1055
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Latin
Total Births
65,559
Peak Year
#1,542 in 1922
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Marcella is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman name Marcellus, meaning "young warrior" or "dedicated to Mars", the god of war.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Marcella Detroit
American singer, songwriter, and musician
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