Marcella

Meaning of Marcella

Marcella means "young warrior" or "warlike." It's the feminine form of Marcellus.

Marcella has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Marcella

After ranking as high as #966 in 2002, Marcella has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Marcella

• Marcella Detroit
  American singer and songwriter
• Marcela Valladolid
  Mexican-American chef and author
• Marcela Tinayre
  Argentine television presenter
• Marcela Serrano
  Chilean writer and novelist
• Marcela Topor
  Romanian journalist and activist

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Questions about the name Marcella

What does the name Marcella mean?

Marcella means marcella means "young warrior" or "warlike." it's the feminine form of marcellus, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Marcella a boy's or a girl's name?

Marcella is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Marcella?

Marcella did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Marcella most popular?

Marcella peaked at #966 in 2002.