Marcellino

Marcellino is a masculine given name of Italian origin. It is a diminutive or affectionate form of Marcellus, used in Italian-speaking contexts from antiquity through today.

Etymology: The root Marcellus traces to Latin Marcellinus, itself a diminutive of Marcus. The name is commonly understood to mean "little Marcus" and, by extension, "belonging to Mars," with the diminutive suffix -ino indicating smallness or endearment.

Usage and variants: In Italy, Marcellino is established as a traditional given name. A closely related form used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking regions is Marcelino, which drops one l and has the same etymological core. A feminine form is Marcellina. The root names Marcellus and Marcel appear in other languages with similar origins.

Notable usage: As a traditional name, Marcellino appears in historical records and in literature; bearers exist across different fields, but the name does not point to a single widely known figure.