Marcello

/mɑːrˈtʃeloʊ/ noun

Definition

An Italian masculine name, or referring to people with this name (such as the famous actor Marcello Mastroianni).

Etymology

From Italian, derived from the Roman name 'Marcellus,' which comes from 'Marcus' (the Roman god of war, or 'of Mars'). Common in Italian and Portuguese cultures.

Kelly Says

Marcello Mastroianni became so iconic in Italian cinema that the name 'Marcello' evokes a whole era of European film—showing how a person's fame can transform what we think a name represents.

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