Artemis

Artemis for boys#1838 US

Trending upwards in the US and the UK as a feminine name, Artemis has also been more quietly rising up the stats for boys since the early 2010s. Given to 100 baby boys in 2024, its mythological, historical, and Three Musketeer-ish ring might just see it catch on.

The fantasy and sci-fi book series Artemis Fowl features a male Artemis, which also might have swayed how people view this name.

Artemis for girls#1017 US

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 choice.

Artemis was the twin sister of Apollo, one of the twelve deities who lived on Mount Olympus, and has, in more recent years, been associated with the Artemis Lunar program. As such, it may appeal to fans of both mythology and space exploration.

The meaning of the name is largely unknown, but it's related to two Greek words meaning safe or butcher.

Artemas, on the other hand, is a male name, though some gender confusion could arise from the Artemis Fowl novels, making Artemis one of those rarer feminine names that has also switched into a unisex choice (rather than the other way round).

Appearing in the US charts (briefly) in the 2020s, it has been consistently in the England and Wales Top 1000 since 2018, given to around 40 girls a year. Nicknames Ari, Artie, Emmie, Issy, and Missy may further its appeal.