The nameMartial
Martial is a French boy's name of Latin origin, linked to the god Mars. It is the name of the first bishop of Limoges.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Martial comes from the Latin Martialis, "of Mars".
Origin
Latin. Saint Martial brought Christianity to the Limousin region. Martial is also the name of a Latin poet of the 1st century, famous for his epigrams.
History
The name was well liked in France in the middle of the 20th century, peaking in the late 1960s.
Popularity of the name Martial
Martial in France
Martial was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 7,955 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Martial. Half of all babies named Martial in France were born before 1960, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 28 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Martial mean?
Martial comes from the Latin Martialis, "of Mars".
What is the origin of the name Martial?
Latin. Saint Martial brought Christianity to the Limousin region. Martial is also the name of a Latin poet of the 1st century, famous for his epigrams.
Is Martial a girl's or a boy's name?
Martial is a boy's name.