Comments on: Baby Name of the Day: Martin

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:34:21 +0000

This is my bf’s name, but with the Spanish pronounciation. Mar-teen. I’ve always preferred that pronounciation, personally. We call him Marty though, so I don’t even get to enjoy the pretty sound of it! haha!

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:08:30 +0000

I really like Martin, but then Oliver, Henry and George are also right up my alley. I had an old neighbor named Marten and I always liked the way the Dutch form is also the name of an animal. Although Martin can also a nature name since martins are also a type of bird.

By: dreadedjaws

dreadedjaws — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:36:04 +0000

I like Martin, but would probably go for Marvin before Martin. I seriously like Marvin. But then I did use 2 of the 5 names you mention in the final paragraph for my kid’s first and middle, so Martin is up right my alley, I guess.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:09:35 +0000

I used to be iffy on the name Martin but then I played Elder Scrolls: Oblivion and the hero-character Martin Septim made me love the name <3

By: almk

almk — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:38:51 +0000

This is not an unfamiliar name to me. I actually have an uncle with the given name Marty (born in the mid-50s). He legally changed it as an adult to Martin so that he could have a more professional image. My cousin is named after him, so in our family we have Uncle Marty and little Marty. I wouldn’t be opposed to the name except that half the males in our family already have one of two names, and my parents basically forbade me from naming children after my uncles.

By: Jerilyn

Jerilyn — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:56:07 +0000

I do agree! There was a missionary by the name of Henry Martyn as well. I wanted Henry… Hubby wanted Martyn and Martyn he was.

By: Virginia

Virginia — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:28:38 +0000

I picture a Martin to be a computer programmer (or something similar) who is incredibly intelligent but unattractive and socially awkward. Martin Prince from The Simpsons doesn’t do much for the name’s image, either.

By: i.heart.nerds

i.heart.nerds — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:06:44 +0000

I could see Martin in with a bunch of Henry’s, Olivers and Jaspers.
I do have to say I like Frederick and George better, but Martin has possibilities. It is fun but classic. I can see it on a baby and an adult.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:59:37 +0000

I like Martin’s historical connections as well! The fh and I have a mutual good friend named Martón (he’s Hungarian) and we both also liked the Redwall series (Martin the Warrior). We are looking at mainly “C” names, but Martin would be a nice alternative.

By: kat

kat — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:52:41 +0000

Martyn Lloyd-Jones is the reason the name’s on my list as well! We’re presbyterians and use his work in our bible study sessions often, he’s an admirable man.
I stumbled across another Martyn a while ago, Christina Applegate (I think?)’s fiance, Martyn LeNoble. I think he’s a musician, so that just goes to show that the name’s a versatile one, not limited to the geek stereotype it often gets.
Anyhow, Martin/Martyn is a great name all around!