Marcello facts for kids

Marcello is a common boy's name from Italy. It comes from the old Roman name Marcellus. The name is similar to Marcelo in Spanish and Portuguese, which has only one "l". In Greek, the name is Markellos.

What Does Marcello Mean?

The name Marcello originally means like a hammer. It comes from an older name, Marcus, which also means hammer. The -el part of the name was used in ancient Latin to describe something.

Famous People Named Marcello

Many famous people throughout history have been named Marcello. Here are a few:

• Marcello Abbado (1926–2020) was an Italian pianist and composer. He was known for his beautiful music.
• Marcello Caetano (1906–1980) was a Portuguese politician who served as prime minister.
• Marcello Dudovich (1878–1962) was a talented Italian painter and illustrator. He created many famous posters.
• Marcello Gandini (born 1938) is an Italian car designer. He designed many iconic sports cars.
• Marcello Lippi (born 1948) is a famous Italian football manager. He led teams to many victories.
• Marcello Malpighi (1628–1694) was an Italian biologist and physician. He was a pioneer in using microscopes to study living things.
• Marcello Mastroianni (1924–1996) was a very famous Italian actor. He starred in many classic movies.
• Marcello Trotta (born 1992) is an Italian footballer who plays as a forward.

Famous People with the Surname Marcello

Some people have Marcello as their last name. Here are a few:

• Alessandro Marcello (1673–1747) was an Italian nobleman and composer. He wrote beautiful music.
• Benedetto Marcello (1686–1739) was Alessandro's younger brother. He was also a famous Italian composer, writer, and teacher.
• Kee Marcello (born 1960) is a Swedish guitarist. He was a member of the popular hard rock band Europe.
• Adele d'Affry (1836–1879) was a Swiss sculptor and painter. She used the name Marcello as her artist's name.

See also

In Spanish: Marcello para niños

• San Marcello (disambiguation)
• Marcello class submarine, a type of Italian submarine

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