"of Mars, warlike"
Origin: Latin
Language: Latin
Marcie
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRK-ee ]
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"dedicated to Mars"
Origin: Roman
Language: English
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The Story of Marcie
Marcie is a diminutive of Marcia, the feminine form of Marcus, which derives from the Roman god Mars — god of war. Despite its warlike etymology, Marcia and Marcie have always felt warm and friendly. The name flourished in mid-20th century America, part of a wave of -ie diminutives including Susie, Debbie, and Bobbie. Marcie Fleach from the Peanuts comic strip gave the name an enduring pop cultural sweetness.
Marcie peaked in popularity in the 1950s-1970s as part of the broader enthusiasm for friendly diminutive girl names. Its vintage charm has kept it in gentle use today.
Marcie is perhaps best known as the nickname-only character from Charles Schulz's Peanuts comic strip — Peppermint Patty's studious best friend who always calls her sir.
Historical Record
Marcie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 14,560 babies have been named Marcie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marcie is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #3,122 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Marcie in Peanuts always calls Peppermint Patty 'sir' as a running joke
- Marcia is the name of a famous Roman noblewoman who was the mistress of Emperor Commodus
Marcie in Other Languages
French
Marcie
Italian
Marzia
Spanish
Marcia
Portuguese
Márcia
Popularity Over Time
#3,122
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Marcie Fleach Fictional
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Studious character in Charles Schulz's Peanuts who is Peppermint Patty's loyal best friend
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Marcia Brady Fictional
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The eldest Brady daughter in The Brady Bunch TV series, a pop culture icon of 1970s girlhood
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,122
- Total SSA Count
- 51
- Cultural Origins
- English American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Common Nicknames
Mar
Marce
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marcie
What does the name Marcie mean?
"of Mars, warlike" (from Latin). "dedicated to Mars" (from Roman). Marcie is a diminutive of Marcia, the feminine form of Marcus, which derives from the Roman god Mars — god of war. Despite its warlike etymology, Marcia and Marcie have always felt warm and friendly. The name flourished in mid-20th century America, part of a wave of -ie diminutives including Susie, Debbie, and Bobbie. Marcie Fleach from the Peanuts comic strip gave the name an enduring pop cultural sweetness.
What is the origin of the name Marcie?
Marcie has Latin, Roman, English, and American origins. In Latin, it means "of Mars, warlike". In Roman, it means "dedicated to Mars".
Is Marcie a boy or girl name?
Marcie is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #3122. As a boy name, it is ranked #10724. Marcie is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Marcie?
Marcie is pronounced m-AHRK-ee.
How popular is the name Marcie?
Marcie is currently ranked #3122 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Marcie?
Common nicknames for Marcie include Mar and Marce.
What are good middle names for Marcie?
Popular middle name pairings include Marcie Lynn, Marcie Jane, Marcie Anne, Marcie Lee, Marcie Kay, and Marcie Rae.
What are good sibling names for Marcie?
Names that pair well with Marcie as siblings include Wendy, Sandy, Linda, Bobby, Ricky, and Debbie.
How many syllables does Marcie have?
Marcie has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Marcie a common or rare name?
Marcie is an uncommon name, ranked #3122 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Marcie
Marcie is a girl name with English and American origins . The name means "of Mars, warlike" in Latin .
Is Marcie a boy or girl name? Marcie is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #3,122 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #10,724. Marcie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Marcie is currently ranked #3,122 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Marcie has 2 syllables and is pronounced m-AHRK-ee, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Marcie include Mar and Marce. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marcie include Marceline, Marcella, Marcela, Marcelina, Marcy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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