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Marcelline

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Pronounced mar-suh-LEEN /mɑr.səˈliːn/Medium

Meaning: A French feminine form of Marcellinus/Marcella, ultimately from Marcus, 'of Mars (the Roman god of war); little warrior.' Elegant and vintage-French.Low

In 30 seconds: An elegant French name: Marcelline means 'little warrior; of Mars' (said 'mar-suh-LEEN'). Vintage and graceful.
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Origin MediumFrench, Latin
MeaningA French feminine form of Marcellinus/Marcella, ultimately from Marcus, 'of Mars (the Roman god of war); little warrior.' Elegant and vintage-French.
U.S. rank (2024)#11724 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1928
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,073

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192819002024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Marcelline traces to Marcellinus/Marcella, from Marcus, 'of Mars; little warrior.' A French classic, it reads graceful and vintage — rare in the U.S. (said 'mar-suh-LEEN').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, elegant, and vintage.

Did you know? Marcelline is a French feminine of Marcella, from Marcus — 'of Mars, the Roman god of war,' hence 'little warrior' — an elegant, vintage-French name with quiet strength (said 'mar-suh-LEEN').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Marcelline — French Marcella; from Marcus; 'of Mars'

Variations

MarcellaMarcelineMarcelina

Nicknames

MarciLine

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marcelline mean?

Marcelline is a French form of Marcella, from Marcus, 'of Mars; little warrior.'

How do you pronounce Marcelline?

It's said mar-suh-LEEN /mɑr.səˈliːn/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Marcelline a boy or girl name?

Marcelline is a girl's name.

How popular is Marcelline?

Marcelline is a rare name in the U.S.

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