Marty

Updated: March 7, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Marty is typically thought of as a nickname for Martin, but for years, it was a given name in its own right. While it's typically used for boys, there were a few years when it became a cute tomboy-ish name for girls too. Either way, it's time for it to make a comeback. Marty hasn't been on the list of the top 1,000 names for baby boys since 1994.

Meaning of the name Marty:

Latin: Of Mars, war-like

Origin of the name Marty:

Marty is a derivative of Martin, which is ultimately derived from Mars, the Roman god of war.

Symbolism of the name Marty:

The Roman god Mars, which is where the name Marty comes from, was known as the god of war and the guardian of agriculture and farming. For this reason, Marty may symbolize strength and bravery or new life and growth.

Style of the name Marty:

Modern

Gender of the name Marty:

Marty is a name that can be given to both boys and girls.

Pronunciation of the name Marty:

MAHR-tee

Number of syllables in the name Marty:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Marty:

The baby name Marty evokes images of someone who is witty and intelligent.

Alternative spellings for the name Marty:

Martie
Marti
Martey

Nicknames for the name Marty:

Mart

Popularity of the name Marty:

According to the Social Security Administration, Marty has been a top 1,000 baby name for boys on and off since 1903. It last ranked in 1994 at number 945. Marty was also briefly a top 1,000 baby name for girls in the United States between 1943 and 1963.