All names A–Z

Marten

MAR-ten2 syllables
Not yet rated

Derived from the Latin name Martinus, meaning 'of Mars' or 'warlike'. (Latin)

What does Marten mean?

Latin: Derived from the Latin name Martinus, meaning 'of Mars' or 'warlike'.. Marten is derived from the Latin name Martinus, which means 'of Mars' or 'warlike', often associated with strength.

Is Marten a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Marten in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Marten in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Marten suit?

Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Marten Arrives at Check-In

As Marten settles in for a nap, the other dogs whisper, "If he’s 'warlike', I can’t wait to see him take on the ultimate foe—his own snooze!"

Like Marten? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.