Marcellinus

Gender Masculine
Usage Ancient Roman

Meaning & History

Roman family name that was derived from Marcellus. Saint Marcellinus was a pope of the early 4th century who was supposedly martyred during the persecutions of the Roman emperor Diocletian.

Related Names

Feminine FormMarcellina
Other Languages & CulturesMarcelin, Marcellin(French) Marcellino, Celino(Italian) Marcelino(Portuguese) Marcelino, Celino(Spanish)

Name Days

Denmark: June 2

Categories

martyrs, popes, saints, surnames
Entry updated May 30, 2025