How to say it
MAR · ce · line
ˈmɑːr.sə.liːn
Feminine
Marceline
Little Marcus, of Mars
What it means
The French feminine of Marcellin (Marcellinus), a diminutive of Marcus, from Mars.
Marceline is the French feminine of Marcellin, a little-one form of Marcus, which traces to Mars, the god of war. It has an old French elegance, and a devoted modern fanbase from Adventure Time's brooding Vampire Queen, Marceline. It belongs to the broad Marcus and Marcel family and shortens to Marcy, Lina, or Cici. Said MAR-suh-leen.
How to spell Marceline
The standard spelling is Marceline. Common variants include Marcelline, Marcelina, Marcemline, but Marceline is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #424 in 2025, currently #424 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Nickname
Marcy, Lina, and Cici all work as shorts.
- Pop culture
Marceline the Vampire Queen of Adventure Time.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Marceline the Vampire Queen of Adventure Time
Spelling variants
- Marcelline
- Marcelina
- Marcemline
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Common questions
- What does the name Marceline mean?
- The French feminine of Marcellin (Marcellinus), a diminutive of Marcus, from Mars.
- What does Marceline mean in French?
- In French, Marceline means "Little Marcus, of Mars." Marceline is the French feminine of Marcellin, a little-one form of Marcus, which traces to Mars, the god of war. It has an old French elegance, and a devoted modern fanbase from Adventure Time's brooding Vampire Queen, Marceline. It belongs to the broad Marcus and Marcel family and shortens to Marcy, Lina, or Cici. Said MAR-suh-leen.
- Is Marceline short for Marcus?
- Yes. Marceline is a short form of Marcus, and it carries the same meaning, "Little Marcus, of Mars." These days many parents use Marceline as a given name in its own right, not only as a nickname.
- How do you pronounce Marceline?
- Marceline is pronounced ˈmɑːr.sə.liːn. Say it as MAR-ce-line, with the stress on the "mar" syllable.
- How do you spell Marceline?
- The standard spelling is Marceline. Common spelling variants include Marcelline, Marcelina, Marcemline.
- Is Marceline a boy or girl name?
- Marceline is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Marceline?
- Marceline ranked #424 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.