MATISSE  

Gender: M
Origin: Art name

The surname of the great artist is pronounced the same way Mathis, the German and French form of Matthew, is, so it's not a stretch for use as a first name.

Matisse is being discussed in our message boards:

• Your absolute, number one, favourite name!
• Create Your Own Family (10 Kids!)
• I'd like to hear your wonderful opinions...:-)
• new game buuild a family together
• Names in Your Child's Class/Daycare/Playgroup

Read Nameberry blog posts about Matisse:

• EXOTIC LITE: Boys' Edition
• DAD NAMES: NOTEWORTHY NAMES OF SOME FAMOUS FATHERS
• MOM NAMES: The Names of Famous Mothers