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Name Origin

Marcel is a masculine given name of French origin, derived from the Roman name Marcellus. Marcellus means 'warlike' or 'dedicated to Mars', the Roman god of war.

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Famous People

Marcel Proust (1871-1922)

Novelist, essayist, critic

  • Author of *In Search of Lost Time*, one of the most important works of 20th-century literature.
  • Known for his exploration of memory, time, and consciousness.

Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968)

Artist

  • Pioneer of Dadaism and conceptual art.
  • Famous for his readymades, such as *Fountain* (a urinal).

Marcel Dekker (1924-2005)

Publisher, founder of Marcel Dekker, Inc.

  • Founded a publishing house specializing in technical and scientific books.
  • Published works by renowned scientists and engineers.

Marcel Desaulniers (1954-)

Chef

  • Award-winning pastry chef.
  • Known for his innovative desserts and baking techniques.