Butcher or safe; goddess of the hunt
Derived from the Greek name Artemis, its etymology is debated but often linked to 'artemes' meaning safe or 'artamos' meaning butcher. In Greek mythology, Artemis is the daughter of Zeus and Leto and the twin sister of Apollo. She is the goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and the moon, symbolizing independence and strength.
Less common today
Artemis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #854 in 2023.
Teenage criminal mastermind · Artemis Fowl series
American actress and writer
Superhero and archer · DC Comics
British historian and biographer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
