Marcelina
Girl name · 28 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Marcelina: 28 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 2017.
Derived from the Latin Marcellinus, a diminutive of Marcellus—itself a form of Marcus—Marcelina carries the ancient Roman meaning “dedicated to Mars,” the god of war. The name is most famously borne by Saint Marcellina, a fourth-century Roman virgin and sister of Saint Ambrose, who is venerated as an example of early Christian devotion. While no major towns or cities share its exact form, the root Marcus appears in numerous places from Marseille to Mar del Plata. Marcelina remains especially popular in Poland and Spanish-speaking countries, and its elegant, melodic sound makes it a distinctive alternative to the more common Marcella or Marlene.
Girl 7 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20176 babies
- Latest (2021)
- #6524 babies
- Total births
- 28since 2008
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 20%vs prior 5y