Marcia Redding

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marcia Redding — Latin
140K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marcia Redding is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Marcia is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Marcia () is a female given name of Italian origin, derived from Latin meaning "dedicated to Mars". It is a female form of Marcius. Marcy/Marcie is a short form. Notable people and characters with this name include: Marcia Barton in the film The Creature Walks Among Us Marcia Overstrand of the book series Septimus Heap Marcus (name), the male equivalent Marzia (given name) The surname Redding: Redding is an English surname, derived from the town of Reading. At the time the 1881 British Census was enumerated, the frequency of the surname Redding was highest in Buckinghamshire (12.8 times the national average), followed by Huntingdonshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Cambridgeshire, Warwickshire, Anglesey, Bedfordshire and Rutland. List of persons with the surname Ann Holmes Redding (born 1952), former Episcopal priest who was defrocked in 2009 for converting to Islam years earlier Benjamin B. Marcia is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 140K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Marcia reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Marcia

Latin

Marcia () is a female given name of Italian origin, derived from Latin meaning "dedicated to Mars". It is a female form of Marcius. Marcy/Marcie is a short form. Notable people and characters with this name include: Marcia Barton in the film The Creature Walks Among Us Marcia Overstrand of the book series Septimus Heap Marcus (name), the male equivalent Marzia (given name)

Surname: Redding

English

Redding is an English surname, derived from the town of Reading. At the time the 1881 British Census was enumerated, the frequency of the surname Redding was highest in Buckinghamshire (12.8 times the national average), followed by Huntingdonshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Cambridgeshire, Warwickshire, Anglesey, Bedfordshire and Rutland. List of persons with the surname Ann Holmes Redding (born 1952), former Episcopal priest who was defrocked in 2009 for converting to Islam years earlier Benjamin B.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Marcia is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Marcia by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Marcia Redding

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Marcia Redding:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Marcia?
The first name Marcia originates from Latin. Marcia () is a female given name of Italian origin, derived from Latin meaning "dedicated to Mars". It is a female form of Marcius. Marcy/Marcie is a short form. Notable people and characters with this name include: Marcia Barton in the film The Creature Walks Among Us Marcia Overstrand of the book series Septimus Heap Marcus (name), the male equivalent Marzia (given name)
When was Marcia most popular?
The name Marcia reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Redding?
The surname Redding originates from English. Redding is an English surname, derived from the town of Reading. At the time the 1881 British Census was enumerated, the frequency of the surname Redding was highest in Buckinghamshire (12.8 times the national average), followed by Huntingdonshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Cambridgeshire, Warwickshire, Anglesey, Bedfordshire and Rutland. List of persons with the surname Ann Holmes Redding (born 1952), former Episcopal priest who was defrocked in 2009 for converting to Islam years earlier Benjamin B.
What are the origins of the name Marcia Redding?
The name Marcia Redding combines two different traditions: the first name Marcia has Latin roots, while the surname Redding originates from English.
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