Marceline
Marceline is a girl name of Latin origin meaning “Little warrior, dedicated to Mars”, pronounced MAR-suh-leen. It ranked #424 in the United States in 2025, given to 733 babies, and peaked at #424 in 2025. Common nicknames: Marcy, Marci, Lina.
How popular is Marceline in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Marceline mean, and where does it come from?
Marceline is the feminine French form of Marcellus, itself a diminutive of Marcus, the Roman name derived from Mars, the god of war. The name carries a long Christian history, borne by several early saints including Saint Marcellina, sister of Saint Ambrose. In modern popular culture, the name gained fresh recognition through Marceline the Vampire Queen, a beloved character from the animated series Adventure Time. Its soft, melodic French ending gives Marceline an elegant, storybook quality while retaining the strength implicit in its Mars-derived root.
How is Marceline used around the world?
Marceline is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 1+ international variants.
Male FormMarcelin
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Marceline?
Famous People Named Marceline
- Marceline the Vampire Queen — character from the animated series Adventure Time
- Marceline Loridan-Ivens — French filmmaker and Holocaust survivor
- Marceline Day — American silent film actress
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Marceline mean?
Marceline is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Little warrior, dedicated to Mars." Marceline is the feminine French form of Marcellus, itself a diminutive of Marcus, the Roman name derived from Mars, the god of war. The name carries a long Christian history, borne by several early saints including Saint Marcellina, sister of Saint Ambrose.
How do you pronounce Marceline?
Marceline is pronounced MAR-suh-leen. Common variations include Marcelline, Marceleen, Marcelina.
Is Marceline a girl name?
Yes, Marceline is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Marcy, Marci, Lina.