March - name meaning, origin

The boy's name March \m(a)-

is of Old French origin, and its meaning is "borderland, frontier". In Italy, "le marche" was a territory between two ancient kingdoms. In England, the Marches of western England border Wales. "March" as in "walk" derives from a slightly different root. The name may also be used to signify the month of birth. Actor Frederic March.

March has 2 variant forms: Marcio and Marzo.

For more information, see also the related name Marcus.

Baby names that sound like March are Marc, Marco and Marsh.

March is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#2938 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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