Warlike or dedicated to Mars
Marcela is the feminine form of Marcellus, which is a diminutive of Marcus. It ultimately derives from the Roman god of war, Mars, signifying strength and resilience. The name has long been popular in Spanish, Portuguese, and Polish cultures.
Less common today
Marcela isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #946 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A beautiful shepherdess who appears in the novel Don Quixote · Don Quixote
American chef and television personality
Mexican singer and songwriter
Filipino woman known as the Mother of the Philippine Flag
