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Marcel

maʁ.sɛl
mər.ˈsɛl
mar.ˈt͡ʃel
ˈmar.t͡sɛl
mɑr.ˈsɛl
maʁ.ˈsɛl
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Categories

alpinists
Animal Crossing characters
Anne Rice characters
Aphra Behn characters
architects
artists
Attack on Titan characters
authors
bass guitarists
costumiers
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
77/100
classic120%
formal100%
upper class100%
wholesome100%
strong65%
refined120%
strange80%
simple65%
serious65%

Meaning & Etymology

Marcel is a form of Marcellus used in several languages. It has been borne by notable individuals across various fields, contributing to its cultural and historical significance.

Etymology

Original Form:

Marcellus

Evolution:

The name Marcel evolved from the Roman family name Marcellus, which itself is derived from Marcus, a name of Latin origin meaning 'dedicated to Mars', the Roman god of war.

Source:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcel

Related Names

Marceau

Variants

Marceli

Variants

Marzell

Variants

Ceel

Diminutive

Marcelle

Feminine Forms

Marcela

Feminine Forms

Marcela

Feminine Forms

Marcela

Feminine Forms

Marcela

Feminine Forms

Marcellus

Other Languages & Cultures

Markel

Other Languages & Cultures

Martzel

Other Languages & Cultures

Marcell

Other Languages & Cultures

Marcello

Other Languages & Cultures

Marcelo

Other Languages & Cultures

Marcelinho

Other Languages & Cultures

Marcelo

Other Languages & Cultures

Marcèl

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