The nameMarcella
Marcella is a girl's name, the Italian form of Marcelle.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Like Marcel, it comes from the Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus.
Origin
Latin, through Italian.
History
In France it was mostly given from the 1910s to the 1930s.
Popularity of the name Marcella
Marcella in France
4576thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1928peak year (20 births)
655babies named Marcella in France since 1900
Marcella was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 125 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Marcella. Half of all babies named Marcella in France were born before 1936, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Marcella in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marcella mean?
Like Marcel, it comes from the Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus.
What is the origin of the name Marcella?
Latin, through Italian.
Is Marcella a girl's or a boy's name?
Marcella is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Marcella?
Variants and related names of Marcella include Marcus.