Martha

原I feel like this name works for an old, sweet lady, or a young child.

原I like this name a lot, in my top 10.

原Pronunced "MAHR-thah" in Greek.

原It is also used in Brazil (Brazilian Portugese).

原I'm proud to be a Martha. Yes, it sounds old fashioned but it's a name that signifies dignity and strength. It's not a common name and never a popular name which makes it distinctive. In Aramaic, it means lady. It is the feminine version of Mar, which means lord. Besides, it was my beloved grandmother's name. No more need be said. Name trends come and go but this name is timeless. All you Marthas out there, bear your name with pride.

原Martha, rambling rose of the wildwood. Martha with your fragrance divine, oh Martha how I wish you were mine. So, goes the old song that I was sung by my father many years ago. I can't say I really love the name nor can I say that I hate it. It has been mine all of my life and I have not taken the time or initiative to change it, so it must not be that bad. All of my life I have thought that it was an old lady's name, and now I guess that I am aging that I have become more and more the symbol of the name. I guess I just haven't found another name that I like better or would want to keep. So, I hang on to this old thing and hope that in the hereafter there is a far better one waiting for me. And yes, my kids are all instructed not to name any of my future grandchildren Martha - ever!

原Many people think of the name Martha as an "old lady name", and to some extent, I agree with them. However, Martha is an admittedly cute name. It is distinctive, and now quite uncommon. Old names such as Olivia, Emma, and Ava are now coming back in style, so why shouldn't Martha?

原'Martha' is a song by Tom Waits.

原My mother's name is Martha and it sets a high bar for anyone else who has the same name; Like Oprah or Beyonce, it is one of those names that stands by itself: The name reflects tradition and a strong, selfless, fearless, classy, thoughtful person that everyone looks up to. Someone who brings out the best in everyone.

原Not a bad name. It's just really dated and I see it more fitting on somebody who is 50 years of age or above.

原My name is Martha Jayne, and I'm 25, so Martha isn't completely an "old lady name". I'm named after my grandmother, Martha Ann, who goes by Marty, and *her* grandmother, Mary Jane... My mom added the 'y' to 'Jane' when I was born because she said I was too special to be a "plain Jane"...

原Mar or Mor in Aramaic means "sir", "master", or "Saint...". Mar Yeshu Mashikha means, in some forms of Aramaic, "Lord Jesus Christ". The "tha" in this name feminizes the title, giving Martha the meaning of "respected lady", or in later use "(female) Saint...". Mart Maryam, for example, is an Aramaic form of Saint Mary. [noted -ed]

原The name Martha is an amazing name! Martha sounds nice. It reminds me of the character with this name in the novel The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. :)

原When I was little I didn't like my name. I knew no one else with the name Martha and I was teased because my name was unusual or, as some have written here, sounded like an old woman's name. But I grew into it. It is a classic, elegant name (not that I'm necessarily elegant). It is old-fashioned, but old-fashioned names are all the rage these days. Way to make people feel bad about their name by saying stuff like "it sounds like vomiting" and other horrible things! Please. Some people will find fault with everything.

原I have a beautiful little sister named Martha, who I call "Miffy\". She's adorable, and this is such a classy name. I love it!She also gets:MaMartieMimiMattieMarthieMally.

原Martha is the name of the heroine, Cara's, mother in "The Unicorn Chronicles."

原When I think of the name Martha, a strong, but feminine, person comes to mind; kind and pretty, with a good head on her shoulders. I think it's a good name that ages well. I would not use it on one of my own children, but that's only because it hasn't reached my favorites. Martha is a name that will never grow old. A gem forever.

原Martha is the name of the annoying but amusing talking dog on the children's show "Martha Speaks".

原Name of the Day: February 26, 2013.

原The meaning listed here is questionable. I find for biblical names, concordances are often much more reliable for accurate meanings...http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/hitchcocks-bible-names-dictionary/Martha

原Mar-TUH OrMar- THUH.

原Martha Costello is the main character of the recent BBC series Silk. She's an awesome character.

原I think this name is awfully cute. And not to mention pretty, while other forms of it are too. However it's really outdated. Maybe as a middle name, but other than that I wouldn't use it.

原The impression I get from this name is that of a nosey neighbor, nosey woman. It's probably because of the tv character "Martha Huber" played by Christine Estabrook, from the tv sitcom "Desperate Housewives". Makes me think a "Martha" is someone who is a nosebag and gets into everyone's business, it's not her business but she likes to make it her business. On the contrary, a Martha is a rich and successful business woman such as "Martha Stewart", whom I love. Personally, I like this name, I'm pleased.

原The book "Indigo" by Alice Hoffman, as well as the book "The Secret Language" by Ursula Nordstrom, both have important characters in them named Martha. Also, the "Gemma Doyle" trilogy and "His Dark Materials" both have supporting characters named Martha in them.

原Martha Hatter is a character in Diana Wynne Jones's brilliant 1986 fantasy novel Howl's Moving Castle. She is the main character Sophie's half-sister.

原Someone mentioned George and Martha as a story about two hippos. Also, George and Martha Washington. But another George and Martha, (and what Martha brings to my mind) is Elizabeth Taylor as Martha and Richard Burton as George in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" Great movie.

原It's a pretty, classic name, and not too common. It won't sound dated in thirty years time (Chanelle, anyone?), and it grows with the bearer. I think Martha May is a nice combination.

原It has a nice old fashioned ring to it, not in the bad way though. Also a very nice meaning.

原'Martha' is a beautiful opera by von Flotow -contains the beautiful Irish tune 'The last rose of summer' which has been incorporated into the score.

原A few people mention Martha Kent as a famous bearer. Another famous (although likely not by first name) bearer within the DC universe is the late mother of Bruce Wayne/Batman, Martha Wayne, wife of the also late Thomas Wayne. Apparently Martha was a really mumsy name when those characters were created! lolIt's not my favourite name but it's okay and cute-ish, I think.

原Martha will be the Hannah of the next generation. Get in before the curve.

原I used to know a girl called Martha, and she was really witty and bubbly. =D Now, I think it would be a good name for a dog (I don't mean that in an offensive way) because Paul McCartney's Old English Sheepdog was called Martha.It's a pretty name. ^_^

原Song by Country Joe and the Fish: Not So Sweet Martha Lorraine. I prefer Marta.

原In the High School Musical movies a smart, hip-hoppin' girl is named Martha Cox, played by Kaycee Stroh.

原I love the name Martha, it is such a cute name that ages well. I can imagine a little Martha, an adult Martha and a grandmother Martha, unlike the immature-sounding name I was given (which I plan to change).

原I can't believe some said this name sounds like vomit. Also cannot believe how many people think of old ladies. I love this name. It is an old fashioned name. I am proud to be named Martha. One of my favorite nicknames would be Marty. I am 25 and have met 3 other people named Martha, 2 of which were around same age as me. And I also love how French people pronounce the name Mar-ta. It is all around a beautiful name. The name also has a Bibical meaning, which I love about the name. And then there is Martha's Vinyard, which was named after the explorer's daughter. So Martha is a great name. I love it.

原In Dutch and Limburgish, Martha is also used as a short form of Margaretha.

原Another famous bearer is Martha Graham (1894-1991), known as "The Mother of Modern Dance".

原I find this to be a very sweet name with a lot of dignity and class as well.

原I love this name, I think it sounds so pretty, it's feminine and classic, and not trendy! I love using the nicknames Mary or Marley for this name. Not a fan of Marty.

原One of my best friend's names is Martha and she's 15. So it's not as old as some people make it out to be =). I used to not like this name until I met her and know I find it really pretty. And no one misspells it!

原There's a series of children's books about two hippos named George and Martha.

原Martha Brewster was the name of one of the aunts in the play "Arsenic and Old Lace."

原This is the name of my great-great aunt. I like it and all, but it DOES sound a little old-fashioned. Like my aunt. AND, let's not forget my Aunt (times twelve or thirteen) Martha Washington. Yep, I'm related to her. :D

原This name reminds me of an overweight, black-haired woman.

原Martha Davis is the lead singer of the famous band from the 80's called the Motel's, whose hits are "Only the Lonely" and "Suddenly Last Summer".

原I really like the name Martha, along with the nicknames, like Martie.

原Yuck. I would hate to be named Martha. :[

原A famous bearer is actress Martha Issová. Daughter of Syrian director Moris Issa and Czech actress Lenka Termerová.

原Thomas Jefferson's wife and eldest daughter were both named Martha.

原One of the characters in The Secret Garden is named Martha.

原When I think of this name, an old-lady comes to mind.

原Royal namesakes: Martha of Sweden, Crown Princess of Norway (the wife of King Olav V and the mother of Harald V) and her granddaughter Princess Märtha-Louise of Norway.

原The new Companion on "Doctor Who" is named Martha Jones.

原My name is Martha and I'm only 24, so it's not an old lady's name. I like my name and think it's a pretty, feminine name, not to mention I like its meaning. There are several authors named Martha, among them Martha Graves and Martha Moore. There are several fictional Marthas, like Martha Kent from "Superman" and Martha Sowerby from "The Secret Garden," among others. Again, I like my name and I know for a fact that it's not for old ladies.

原Full first name of Dixie Chick, Martie Maguire.

原Martha Mackenzie is one of the teens in the Australian soap, Home & Away.

原Martha is a very nice name and sounds like somone who has a lot of dignity.

原There is an author named Martha C Lawrence.

原"Ma was the name of the Great Goddess of Comana; MA was the amulet representing Isis's fountains of nourishing fluid, MA was the primal deep, the world womb; MA was the death-rebirth syllable of the Persians, MA was the spirit of Intelligence, which in Hindu belief first bound together all the elements to make coherent forms." The Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects, by Barbara G. Walker"Artha: Sanskrit "riches" or "abundance", root of Indo-European names for Mother Earth."The Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets, by same author.I think it's pretty clear that this name means Mother Earth.

原I have also seen the nickname Marty used for the name Martha.

原Wow! I can't believe you left out Martha Stewart. Eeewww! Really, all lock up now!

原Feminine and beautiful. I always thought this was the feminine form of Martin.

原If I have a girl this is what I am naming my child. It is so beautiful and the Martha I know is is the most generous caring considerate person I have ever met and I only hope to be half as wonderful as her!

原A friend of mine once said that "Martha sounds like vomiting." I concur.

原A famous bearer is Martha Jane Canary aka Calamity Jane.

原Martha Kent (née Clark) is the name of the fictional character who is the adotptive mother of Kal-El of Krypton (who the Kents named Clark, who is known as Superman).

原Actress Martha Plimpton is a (young) famous bearer.

原Martha my dear is a song by The Beatles (I think Paul's sheepdog was named Martha).

原This comes from Aramaic "Maretha" meaning lady or mistress. It is the feminine of mar, mara meaning lord or master.

原I didn't use to like the name Martha, but then I read "The Secret Garden" and did. I guess it grew on me.

原I don't think it sounds like an old lady's name. I think it's actually pretty, and lady-like.

原One nicknames of the name Martha is Matti which is much better because Martha sounds like an old lady's name (no offense to the senior citizens who read this).