A feminine given name of Latin origin. In Roman contexts, it can also refer to a type of military march or procession.
From Latin Marcia, feminine form of Marcus, ultimately derived from Mars, the Roman god of war. The name was borne by several notable Roman women and became popular in English-speaking countries in the 20th century.
Marcia was the name of Cato the Younger's wife who became a symbol of virtue in Roman literature, and the name gained modern popularity partly through 'The Brady Bunch' character Marcia Brady. The connection to Mars makes it literally mean 'warlike' or 'martial', though most bearers of the name embody quite different qualities!
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