Martin facts for kids

Martin is a word that can mean many different things! It's often a name, but it's also used for places, companies, and even types of birds. This page will help you understand the different meanings of "Martin."

Places Named Martin

Many places around the world are called Martin. These can be cities, towns, or even natural features like peninsulas and rivers.

Places in Cold Climates

• Martin Peninsula is a piece of land in Antarctica.
• Port Martin is a harbor area, also in Antarctica.
• Point Martin is a small land point in the South Orkney Islands, which are near Antarctica.

Places in Europe

• Martin, Croatia is a small village.
• Martin, Slovakia is a city.
• Martín del Río is a town in Aragón, Spain.
• The Martín River is a river in Spain that flows into the Ebro river.
• Martin (Val Poschiavo) is a place in Switzerland.

Places in England

• Martin, Hampshire is a village in England.
• Martin, Kent is another village.
• Martin, East Lindsey and Martin, North Kesteven are two villages in Lincolnshire.
• Martin Hussingtree is a village in Worcestershire.
• Martin Mere is a lake in Lancashire.
  • WWT Martin Mere is a special nature reserve around this lake where you can see many birds.

Places in North America

Places in Canada

• The Rural Municipality of Martin No. 122 is an area in Saskatchewan, Canada.
• The Martin Islands are a group of islands in Nunavut, Canada.

Places in the United States

There are many towns and cities named Martin across the United States. Some examples include:

• Martin, Florida
• Martin, Georgia
• Martin, Kentucky
• Martin, Michigan
• Martin, Tennessee
• Martin, Washington
• You can also find places like Martin City (disambiguation), Martin County (disambiguation), and Martin Township (disambiguation) in different states.

Other Places Around the World

• Martin, Western Australia is a suburb in Australia.
• Martin, Saint-Jean-du-Sud, Haiti is a village in Haiti.

People and Characters Named Martin

"Martin" is a very common name, used as both a first name and a last name.

• Martin (name) explains more about the name itself.
  • If you want to see famous people with "Martin" as their first name, check out the List of people with given name Martin.
  • For people with "Martin" as their last name, look at the List of people with surname Martin.

• Martin (magister militum per Armeniam) was an important general in the East Roman Empire a long time ago.
• Some singers and YouTubers are known simply as Martin, like Martin Hoberg Hedegaard from Denmark, Masayuki Suzuki from Japan, and Martin Svensson (singer) from Sweden. There's also a Hong Kong YouTuber known as Martin (YouTuber).
• Martín was the secret name (or nom de guerre) of Gaspar García Laviana, a priest who was also a fighter for freedom in the 1970s.
• FitzMartin was the name of an old family in England during the Middle Ages.

Martin in Arts and Entertainment

The name Martin has been used in many movies, TV shows, plays, and songs.

• Martin (1977 film) is a horror movie from 1977.
• Martin (Konkani film) is a movie from India made in 2017.
• Martin (2024 film) is another Indian movie, expected in 2024.
• Martin (TV series) was a popular American TV comedy show from the 1990s, starring comedian Martin Lawrence.
• Martin (play) is a TV play written in 1972.
• "Martin" is also the title of a few songs:
  • A 1978 song by the Tom Robinson Band.
  • A song on the album The Art of Falling Apart by the band Soft Cell.
  • A song on the album Making a Door Less Open by the band Car Seat Headrest.

Companies and Brands Called Martin

Several well-known companies use the name Martin.

• C. F. Martin & Company is a famous company that makes guitars.
• Glenn L. Martin Company used to build airplanes. This company later became part of Lockheed Martin, which makes many different kinds of aircraft and technology.
• Martin Audio makes sound equipment and is now part of a company called Focusrite.
• Martin Band Instrument Company made musical instruments like trumpets and saxophones.
• Martin Professional makes lighting equipment, often used for concerts and shows.

Other Uses of Martin

• Martin (bird) refers to several types of birds that are part of the swallow family. They are known for their swift flight.
• Martin Stadium is a sports stadium in Pullman, Washington, where college football games are played.
• Hurricane Martin was a tropical storm that happened in 2022.
• Martin baronets refers to several old noble titles in England and the United Kingdom that no longer exist.
• Martin 16 is a type of sailboat designed in Canada, especially for sailors with disabilities.
• Martin 29 is another type of sailboat designed in Canada.