Martin
Martin comes from the Latin "Martinus," dedicated to Mars. Saint Martin of Tours (c.316-397) was a 4th-century Roman soldier who, according to legend, cut his cloak in half to share with a beggar. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968), the civil rights leader whose "I Have a Dream" speech (1963) defined the American civil rights movement, is the most famous American bearer. Martin (the filmmaker Martin Scorsese, born 1942, who directed "Taxi Driver" and "Goodfellas") gave the name cinematic weight. The "M" opening is firm, and the "tin" ending gives it weight. Martin is a male name of Latin origin that means "Dedicated to Mars, warlike". Serious, patrician, and quietly principled. The name sounds historic. Martins tend to be thoughtful. US peaked #48 in 1880. Now top 300. Well-known people named Martin include Martin Luther King Jr. (civil rights leader), Martin Scorsese (director), Saint Martin of Tours, Martin (Latin name). Common variations and related forms of Martin include Martín (Spanish), Martino (Italian), Morten (Scandinavian), Marty (nickname).