Dedicated to Mars or warlike
Marsella is a feminine variant of Marcello or Marcellus, derived from the Roman god Mars. It carries the historical connotation of strength and martial spirit, though it is often chosen today for its melodic, romantic sound. While rare in the United States, it shares roots with the more common Marcella.
Less common today
Marsella isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,305 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the classic Spanish chivalric romance literature · Don Quixote
A minor character in various Latin American telenovelas
