Origin of the name Martin:
From the Latin Martinus (of Mars, war-like), a derivative of Mars, the name of the Roman mythological god of war. The name was borne by St. Martin of Tours (c. 315 – 397). He is mainly remembered for splitting his cloak in two and giving half to a beggar.
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St. Martin of Porres
Martin Luther, founder of the Lutheran faith
Martin Luther King, civil rights leader
Martin Amis, novelist
Martin Scorsese, film director
Martin van Buren, eighth President of the United StatesDean Martin, Rat Pack singer
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Uncle Martin of My Favorite Martin, classic TV series;
Martin the Warrior, a character in Brian Jacques 'Redwall' series, as well as the title of the sixth book in the series.
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Global Popularity of the Name Martin
- #2 in Chile
- #8 in Estonia
- #12 in Czech Republic
- #14 in Norway
- #23 in Hungary
- #29 in Slovenia
- #46 in Armenia
- #46 in Austria
- #53 in Spain
- #68 in Belgium
- #76 in Ireland
- #91 in Sweden
- #166 in Scotland
- #212 in Canada (Alberta)
- #213 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #221 in United States
- #367 in Canada (Quebec)
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