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Marci

Girl name · 20 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Marci: 20 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2015.

Marci is typically a feminine short form of Marcia, itself the feminine form of the Roman name Marcus, which derives from Mars, the Roman god of war—so the name carries an ancient association with strength and martial honour. Though less common than its fuller counterparts, it has been borne by notable figures such as Canadian broadcast journalist Marci Ien and American chef Marci Turney, both of whom have brought contemporary visibility to the name. Place connections