Artemis

Greek mythology name

"safe or butcher"

Artemis Origin and Meaning

The name Artemis is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "safe or butcher".

Artemis, one of the key figures of the female Greek pantheon, is the ancient virgin goddess of the hunt, wilderness, animals, childbirth, and a protector of young girls, later associated with the moon. Artemis is the equivalent to the Roman Diana, but a fresher and more distinctive, if offbeat, choice.

Artemis was the twin sister of Apollo, one of the twelve deities who lived on Mount Olympus. She features in three of the fifth century plays of Euripides. The meaning of the name is largely unknown, but it's related to two Greek words meaning safe or butcher, not nearly as lyrical as her mythological story.

Artemas, on the other hand, is a male name, though some gender confusion could arise from the Artemis Fowl novels.

Artemis Popularity

• 904 US 2022
• 225 Nameberry 2024
• 6 Unique 2019
• 142 Unisex 2022
• 855 Future 2028
• 788 England 2021
• 92 Cats 2022