Of Mars; warlike
Marty is a diminutive of Martin, which is derived from the Roman name Martinus. This name itself stems from Mars, the Roman god of war. While traditionally a nickname, it has a long history of use as a standalone given name.
About 43 boys were named Marty in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Time-traveling protagonist · Back to the Future
Country music singer and songwriter
NFL player and head coach
English actor and comedian
NHL goaltender
Grammy-winning country singer
Recurring character and friend of Larry David · Curb Your Enthusiasm
The same feel as Marty — far less common.
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