Meaning: From the Marcellus family; possibly linked to Mars
The story
Marceline is the French feminine form of Marcellinus. The older family reaches Marcus, probably connected with Mars; dedicated to Mars is an interpretation rather than a translation.
Nicknames
- Marcy
- Lina
- Celine
- Mars
Spellings & variants
- Marcelina
- Marcella
- Marcelline
- Marcelle
Popularity
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Climbing in the latest US data
Style
Origins
Marceline comes from French.
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