Martial from the Roman cognomen Martialis, which was derived from the name of the Roman god Mars. The name was borne by Marcus Valerius Martialis, now commonly known as Martial, a Roman poet of the 1st century.
Saintly namesake: Saint Martial was a 3rd-century bishop and missionary, known as the first bishop of Limoges. He is remembered for spreading Christianity in Gaul and is one of several saints named Martial. (June 30 · 3rd century)
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