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Marcella

mar-SEL-uh

Popularity

#1055

stable

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.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Marcella Detroit

    American singer, songwriter, and musician

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

StrongIndependentAmbitiousCreative

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