Marty

Meaning: Its source is Martinus, a Latin name meaning "Dedicated to Mars."

Origin: "Martinus."

Nickname For: Martin

Popularity: The name Marty ranked 421st in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.

Arts and Music

Marty Balin (born 1943)
American singer and songwriter. Original name: Martin Buchwald.
- Performer with The Jefferson Airplane at Woodstock (see list of Performers at Woodstock)
Marty Robbins (born 1925, died 1982)
American singer and songwriter.
- Country Music Hall of Fame (see list of Country Music Hall of Fame)
Marty Stuart
- Winner of the 1992 Country Music Association award for Vocal Event of the Year (see list of Country Music Association Award Winners)

Marty Cassio
- Member of the American Bowling Congress Hall of Fame (see list of American Bowling Congress Hall of Fame)
Marty Cordova
Baseball player.
- 1995 American League Rookie of the Year (see list of American League Rookies of the Year)
Marty Marion
Baseball player.
- 1944 National League Most Valuable Player (see list of National League Most Valuable Players)

Marty Robbins (born 1925, died 1982)
American singer and songwriter.
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording (see list of Recording Personalites with Stars in the Hollywood Walk of Fame)
Marty Sherman
Fictional character.
- From ''''The Critic'''' (see list of Cartoon characters)