The baby name Marcelinda is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced mar-suh-LIN-duh (IPA: /mɑr.səˈlɪn.də/).
The baby name Marcelinda is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced mar-suh-LIN-duh (IPA: /mɑr.səˈlɪn.də/).
Marcelinda is in Origin.
Marcelinda is a rare feminine elaboration related to Marcellina, itself the diminutive of the Roman name Marcus (via Marcellus), ultimately from Mars, the Roman god of war. This roots the name in the sense “little warrior” or “belonging to Mars.” The -linda ending may reflect twin influences: the Germanic name element lind “soft, gentle” seen in Rosalind, and the Spanish/Portuguese adjective linda “pretty.” Together, many interpret Marcelinda as “lovely little warrior.”
Usage appears in Hispanic and Lusophone communities, including parts of Latin America and the Philippines, from the late 19th century onward; it remains uncommon and seldom charts in English-speaking statistics. Close variants include Marcelina (Spanish, Portuguese, Polish), Marcellina (Italian), Marcela/Marcella, and Marceline/Marcelline; related masculine forms are Marcelo, Marcello, and Marcel. Common diminutives are Lina, Marce, and Linda. Marcelinda offers a lyrical, vintage twist for families drawn to the Marcus/Marcel name cluster with a softer, romantic flourish.
Marcelinda is exceptionally rare. Across 8 countries, we found just 22 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #425 | 5 | 13,098 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #911 | 5 | 14,098 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,149 | 4 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Marcelinda is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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