Baby name
Artis
/ˈɑr.tis/
Meaning
“Etymology debated, possibly from bear or plowman”
A Latvian name of debated etymology, possibly derived from the Latvian word 'art' (to plow) or associated with the Latin 'ars' (art, skill).
How it ages.
Artis is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.
The cultural moment.
Use of Artis is easing gradually in Latvia, but the name remains familiar and usable.