Find out how popular the first name Martini has been for the last 20 years (from 1980 to 1999) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Martini by gender

Based on the last 20 years of data, Martini is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1999, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Martini.

The history of the first name Martini

The given name Martini is derived from the Latin name Martinus, which is a masculine form of the name Martis, the genitive case of the Roman god Mars. Mars was the god of war in ancient Roman mythology. The name Martinus was initially used as a surname for those devoted to the cult of Mars.

Martinus was a common name among early Christians, and it is believed to have been popularized by St. Martin of Tours, a 4th-century bishop and saint. St. Martin was born in Savaria, Pannonia (modern-day Hungary) in 316 AD and died in Candes, Gaul (modern-day France) in 397 AD. He was known for his humility, charity, and kindness, and his feast day is celebrated on November 11th.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Martini is found in the writings of Venerable Bede, an English monk and scholar who lived from 672 to 735 AD. Bede mentioned a Martini in his Ecclesiastical History of the English People, which was written in 731 AD.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Martini. One of the most famous was Martini Gaytanides, a 12th-century Byzantine philosopher and theologian. Another was Martini Buceri, a 16th-century German Protestant reformer who played a significant role in the Reformation.

In the 17th century, Martini Mersenne, a French theologian, mathematician, and philosopher, made important contributions to the fields of music theory and acoustics. Martini Chemnitz, a 16th-century German Lutheran theologian and reformer, was also an influential figure during the Reformation.

In the 18th century, Martini Behaim, a German navigator and explorer, is credited with creating the first modern terrestrial globe in 1492, which was a significant achievement in cartography at the time.

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