Question

Which below is the correct spelling?
Martyn or Martin

I recently went to a antiques shop and found a really old pamphlet, it is most likely a registry to some old shop, anyway I came across a name, while skimming it, which I found was really interesting.

Martin was spelled as, Martyn. So now I am confused as to which is the correct spelling and what are the differences between the origin of these two names.

Can anyone please shed some light on this, thanks.

Answer 1

@maddogjjv
So you take the spelling of Martyn as a genuine spelling mistake?

Answer 2

not always but what is the pamphlet called?

Answer 3

Many people spell their name as "Martin." However, some use the spelling "Matryn." The correct spelling is whatever is used by the particular person being considered.

Answer 4

ok now im confused what does the pamphlet say?

Answer 5

@maddogjjv
The pamphlet is an store's old registry (it is basically a piece of paper that stores used to keep who bought what at their store).

@study-mode
So we can assume that the origin of the names are the same and to not come from other places, correct?

Answer 6

it is probably martyn then