Marcee

Diminutive of Marcia

"Mars, god of war"

Marcee Origin and Meaning

The name Marcee is a girl's name.

Marcee is a feminine name that emerged as a modern spelling variation of Marcy, itself a diminutive of traditional names like Marcella, Marcia, or Margaret. All these names ultimately trace back to Mars, the Roman god of war, or the Latin 'marcus' meaning 'dedicated to Mars'. This contemporary spelling gained modest popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, offering a way to personalize a familiar name. Marcee has a friendly, approachable quality with its soft sounds and cheerful 'ee' ending. While never reaching the top tiers of popularity charts, it represents an era when creative spellings began to flourish as expressions of individuality, appealing to parents seeking a name that feels both familiar and distinctive.

The name Marcee in Pop Culture

• Marcee Tidwell character from the movie "Jerry Macguire"