Dedicated to Mars or little warrior
A feminine diminutive of Marcellus, which itself is a diminutive of Marcus. The name is ultimately derived from Mars, the Roman god of war, suggesting strength and resilience. It has a long history of use in France and remains a sophisticated, rare choice in the United States.
Less common today
Marcelline isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,911 in 2016.
Influential 19th-century French poet and novelist
A thousand-year-old vampire musician · Adventure Time
4th-century saint and sister of Saint Ambrose
American film actress of the 1920s and 1930s
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
