Marcelino
dedicated to Mars / little Marcus (Latin via Spanish)
Marcelino is a spanish boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 176, with 48,088 records. It has 4 syllables.
The May 2021 total includes the name written with JR: 37,769 as Marcelino, and 10,319 as Marcelino Jr.
Origin and meaning
dedicated to Mars / little Marcus (Latin via Spanish)
Marcelino is a classic Spanish masculine name of Roman origin. Introduced to the Philippines during centuries of Spanish Catholic administration, it became deeply rooted in Christian naming practices. It is commonly found among older generations and remains a familiar traditional name throughout the country.
Derived from the Roman family cognomen Marcellinus, a diminutive of Marcellus, which itself is a derivative of Marcus (referencing Mars, the Roman god of war). It was introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era via the Catholic calendar of saints.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened in the Philippines to nicknames such as 'Lino', 'Celino', 'Marcel', or 'Ino'. It is perceived as a traditional, grandfatherly, or classic provincial name.
Related forms
- Marcelino Spanish
- Marcelino Portuguese
- Marcellino Italian
- Marcellin French
- Marcellinus Latin
Would your family give Marcelino?
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Marcelino with common surname pairs
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How do I use Marcelino with two Filipino surnames?
Marcelino is the given name. The full name is Marcelino + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Marcelino a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Marcelino is number 176, with 48,088 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.