Marcella
Pronunciation: [ m-ahrs-EHL-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Marcella first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 66 babies have been named Marcella in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marcella is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,904 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,904
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Marcella is also used as a girl name, ranked #1054.
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About the Name Marcella
Marcella is a boy name .
Is Marcella a boy or girl name? Marcella is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,904 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,054. Marcella is more commonly used as a girl name.
Marcella is currently ranked #37,904 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marcella include Mar, Marc, Marcy, Marcie, Marce, Marcey, Marceie, Lla, Llay, Llaie, May, and Maie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marcella include Marcus, Marco, Marcelo, Marcos, Marcel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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