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Marsha

Girl name · 19 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Marsha: 19 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1974.

Marsha is a modern feminine form of the Roman family name Marcius, which itself descends from Mars, the ancient god of war, giving the name a fierce, spirited meaning of "warrior" or "dedicated to Mars." Among its notable bearers, actress Marsha Hunt was a major Hollywood star of the 1940s and later a courageous figure during the blacklist era, while Marsha P. Johnson remains celebrated as a pioneering transgender activist and key figure in the Stonewall uprising. The name shares its etymological root with the month of March, which was also named for Mars. A well-known variant is Marcia, once more common in Scotland, though Marsha gained particular popularity in the United States during the mid‑20th century, appearing in classic films and television shows that helped shape its friendly, approachable image.