| Meaning | little warrior |
| Origin | Portuguese, Spanish |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 9 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Syllabification | Mar-ce-li-no |
About Marcelino
Romantic and distinguished, Marcelino brings Latin elegance to the naming landscape. Four syllables give it substantial presence, creating a name that commands attention without demanding it. The rolling rhythm feels musical, making it pleasant to say and hear repeatedly.
Parents who choose Marcelino often appreciate names with European sophistication and cultural resonance. The name suggests someone with artistic sensibilities, perhaps musical or literary inclinations. It works beautifully in both formal and casual settings, showing remarkable adaptability.
Marcelino offers multiple nickname possibilities, from Marcel to Lino, giving your son options as he develops his identity. This flexibility appeals to parents who want to provide their child with naming agency as he grows. The full name maintains gravitas for professional contexts while the shorter versions offer casualness for everyday life.
The name hasn't been overused, maintaining freshness while carrying historical weight. It pairs wonderfully with both simple and elaborate middle names, and it works with various surname styles. Marcelino represents an excellent choice for parents seeking something distinctive yet established, unique yet pronounceable, sophisticated yet warm.
Variations of Name Marcelino
| Marselino |
| Marceleno |
| Marseleno |
| Marcellino |
| Marsellino |
| Marcelleno |
| Marselleno |
| Marcellio |
| Marsellio |
| Marcielino |
| Marsielino |
Nicknames for Marcelino
| Marc |
| Marce |
| Celi |
| Lino |
| Celo |
Famous People Named Marcelino
| Marcelino García Toral | Spanish football coach and former player |
| Marcelino Camacho Abad | Spanish trade unionist and politician |
| Marcelino Serna | Mexican immigrant and World War I veteran awarded the Distinguished Service Cross |
| Marcelino Cereijido | Argentine-Mexican physiologist |
| Marcelino Ornat | Spanish sculptor |
| Marcelino Miyares | Cuban-American engineer and inventor |
| Marcelino Bernal | Mexican footballer |
| Marcelino Huerta | Filipino politician and lawyer |
| Marcelino Chumpi | Peruvian artist and sculptor |
| Marcelino Azaguate | Ecuadorian marathon runner |
| Marcelino Nehemias | Brazilian long-distance runner |
| Marcelino Castillo | Guatemalan boxer |
| Marcelino Barragán | Honduran footballer |
| Marcelino Elosúa | Spanish writer and publisher |
| Marcelino del Campo | Uruguayan footballer |
| Marcelino Guerra | Cape Verdean footballer |
| Marcelino Bernal López | Spanish politician |
| Marcelino Geovani Flores | Salvadoran footballer |
| Marcelino dos Santos | Portuguese poet and politician |
Characters Named Marcelino
| Marcelino Pan y Vino | Title character from the Spanish novel and film "Marcelino, Pan y Vino" |
| Marcelino Rodriguez | Character from the TV series "Narcos" |
| Marcelino Rivera | Character from the film "Panday" |
| Marcelino "Marce" Gomez | Character from the TV series "Los Serrano" |
| Marcelino "Marce" Berríos | Character from the TV series "El barco" |
| Marcelino "Marce" Beltrán | Character from the TV series "Física o Química" |
| Marcelino "Marce" Quijano | Character from the TV series "Las Juanas" |
| Marcelino "Marce" Recio | Character from the TV series "Aquí no hay quien viva" |
| Marcelino "Marce" Contreras | Character from the TV series "Yo soy Betty, la fea" |
| Marcelino "Marce" Escobar | Character from the TV series "El secreto de Puente Viejo" |
| Marcelino "Marce" Espinoza | Character from the TV series "Juegos prohibidos" |
| Marcelino "Marce" Batista | Character from the TV series "Sos mi hombre" |
| Marcelino "Marce" Leiva | Character from the TV series "Esperanza mía" |
| Marcelino "Marce" Quintana | Character from the TV series "Mi marido tiene familia" |
| Marcelino "Marce" Céspedes | Character from the TV series "Casi Ángeles" |
| Marcelino "Marce" Bustamante | Character from the TV series "Agujetas de color de rosa" |
| Marcelino "Marce" Rojas | Character from the TV series "La intrusa" |
| Marcelino "Marce" Hernández | Character from the TV series "Marido y mujer" |
| Marcelino "Marce" Acevedo | Character from the TV series "Al diablo con los guapos" |
| Marcelino "Marce" Mendoza | Character from the TV series "Atrévete a soñar" |