Marcelline Name Meaning & Origin
/mar-SELL-een/Marcelline is most likely a name of French origin.
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Name Origin
Marcelline is a feminine given name of French origin, derived from the Latin name Marcellina, which is a diminutive form of Marcellus. It has historical usage in France and other Francophone regions, often associated with saints and religious figures.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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French (Francophone) 74% -
Belgian (Francophone Belgian) 16% -
Canadian (Francophone Canadian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Marcelline
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Famous People Named Marcelline
Famous individuals named Marcelline include Saint Marcelline, a Christian martyr and saint; Marcelline Desbordes, a French religious figure; and Marcelline Picard-Kanavos, a Canadian politician.
Popularity Trend
In 2024, 8 girls in the US were named Marcelline.
Growth of the name Marcelline in the US (SSA Data):
Marcelline Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 11
People with this name tend to be: Intuitive, spiritual and illuminating (Master Number).
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.