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The given name Martin is an Anglicization of the Roman name Martinus, derived from Mars, the god of war. The name is thus likely to have an Etruscan derivation (see the Mars article). Martin is also a common family name in many countries, especially English, French and Spanish speaking ones.

Martin was a particularly popular name in the Middle Ages due to the fame of Saint Martin of Tours.

It has also been popular among Protestants due to Martin Luther. In addition, Black American children are often given the name in honor of Martin Luther King.

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          Michelle Martin, Marc Dutroux's ex-wife. Lillian Martin (born 1924), Floridian who went missing in 2001. Alberta Martin (1906-2004), Confederate widow. naval historian.

          Martin, U.S. Tyrone G. Arthur Martin-Leake (1874-1953), English physician, recipient of the Victoria Cross. Anders Martin-Löf, Swedish mathematician.

          James Martin, computer expert. Martin World Organization of the Scout Movement Scouting notary, awardee of the Bronze Wolf in 1937. Hubert S. Martin, a set theorist at UCLA.

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            . Richard Martin (1754-1834), founder of the RSPCA. Federal Reserve.

            (1906-1998), Chairman of the U.S. William McChesney Martin, Jr. Micheál Martin (born 1960), Irish politician. politician.

            Luther Martin (1748-1826), U.S. Tony Martin, Canadian politician. Michael Martin (born 1945), Speaker of the House of Commons. judge.

            Mark Martin (born 1963), U.S. Keith Martin (born 1960), Canadian physician and politician. Martin (1799-1856), Governor of Alabama. Joshua L.

            House of Representatives. politician, Speaker of the U.S. (1884-1968), U.S. Joseph William Martin, Jr.

            Joseph Martin (1852-1923), Canadian lawyer and politician. Martin Governor of Florida, USA. John W. Martin, former Governor of Arkansas.

            Jesse M. Hans-Peter Martin (born 1957), Austrian journalist and MEP. Gregory Martin, Canadian politician. feminist and gay rights activist.

            Del Martin (born 1921), U.S. David Martin (born 1954), Scottish politician, MEP. Clare Martin (born 1952), Australian politician. politician.

            Alexander Martin (1740-1807), U.S. Martin, former Governor of North Carolina. James G. Martin (1876-1970), Canadian politician.

            William M. Paul Martin (born 1938), former Prime Minister of Canada. Paul Joseph James Martin (1903-1992), Canadian politician.

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              Max Martin (born 1971), Swedish musician and producer. actress and singer. Mary Martin (1913-1990), U.S. Marilyn Martin, singer.

              Chris Martin (born 1977), English singer (Coldplay). George Martin (born 1926), musician, producer of the Beatles' records ("5th Beatle"). Frank Martin, a Swiss composer. Big).

              musician (Mr. Eric Martin (born 1960), U.S. Martin & Company. Christian Frederick Martin (1796-1873), German guitar builder, founder of C.F.

              Founder of Martin Ministries Outreach Inc. June 3rd (1951)Founder of Time Records Publishing Inc. Bobby Martin (Arranger and Producer) Born N.Y.C. Bob Martin, singer.

              Billy Martin, guitarist (Good Charlotte). Billy Martin, jazz drummer (Medeski Martin & Wood). Ryan Martin, musician. Ronnie Martin, musician (Joy Electric).

              Ricky Martin (born 1971), Puerto Rican singer (Menudo). actor and singer. Tony Martin (born 1913), U.S. singer and actor.

              Dean Martin (1917-1995), U.S. Philip Martin (born 1947), Irish pianist and composer, member of Aosdána.

                . Christopher Martin-Jenkins, British cricket journalist.

                Michelle Martin, Australian squash player. Duane Martin basketball player. football player. Curtis Martin (born 1973), U.S.

                Christy Martin (born 1968), world champion woman boxer. boxer. Bob Martin (1897-1978), U.S. Charlie Martin (1913-1998), English auto driver.

                Frank Martin, a professional ice hockey player. Markko Martin, Estonian WRC driver. stock car racing driver. Mark Martin (born 1959), U.S.

                baseball player and manager. Billy Martin (1928-1989), U.S. Andrew "Test" Martin, professional wrestler. Jacques Martin, Canadian ice hockey coach.

                José Miguel González Martín (born 1963), Spanish football player. baseball player. Johnny "Pepper" Martin (1904-1965), U.S.

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                  Martin (1880-1966), English Methodist minister and writer (Uncle series). J.P. Valerie Martin novelist. journalist.

                  Martin, U.S. Roland S. Malachi Martin (1921-1999), Irish Roman Catholic priest and religious author. journalist and etiquette writer ("Miss Manners").

                  Judith Martin (born 1938), U.S. science fiction and fantasy writer. Martin (born 1948), U.S. R.

                  George R. David Martin (1915-1997), Australian poet.

                    . cartoonist ("MAD 's Maddest Artist").

                    Don Martin (1931-2000), U.S. cartoonist. Mark Martin, U.S. Jacques Martin (born 1921), French cartoonist.

                    Agnes Martin (born 1912), Canadian painter. John Martin (1789-1854), English painter.

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                      Barney Martin (1923-2005), U.S. Ann Martin author Baby-Sitters Club series. Andrea Martin (born 1947), Canadian actress. comedian.

                      Dick Martin (born 1922), U.S. actress. Pamela Sue Martin (born 1954), U.S. Jennifer Martin, a reporter for CFTO (CTV, then BBS affiliate) in the 1990s and the early 2000s.

                      actress. Kellie Martin (born 1975), U.S. Quinn Martin (1922-1987), television producer. actress.

                      Tisha Campbell Martin (born 1968), U.S. actor. Strother Martin (1919-1980), U.S. actor, comedian and author.

                      Steve Martin (born 1945), U.S. Tony Martin (born 1964), Australian comedian. Paul Martin (born 1957), British actor and comedian, better known as Paul Merton. Philip Martin, British screenwriter.

                      Millicent Martin (born 1934), English actress and singer.

                        . Martin Johnson, English Rugby Union Player and former England Captain and Rugby World Cup winner. Martin Rossiter, singer with Gene.

                        Martin Luther King, US Civil Rights campaigner. Martin Brundle, auto racing driver and commentator. Martin Luther. Martin I of Sicily.

                        Pope Martin V. Pope Martin IV. Pope Martin I. Martin de Porres (1579-1639), a Peruvian saint.

                        St. Martin of Tours. St. Saint Marinus (also called Martin]]), the namesake of San Marino.

                        Martin, Western Australia. Martin, Slovakia. Martin County, North Carolina. Martin County, Kentucky.

                        Martin County, Indiana. Martin County, Florida. Martin City, Montana. Martin, Tennessee.

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                        Martin, Kent. Martin, Hampshire.