Follower of Thor or bear-man
Artis is likely a variant of the name Arthur or a derivative of the surname Artiss. In a Germanic context, it is often associated with the Old Norse name Arnthor, meaning 'Thor's eagle,' while its Celtic roots link it to the word for 'bear.'
Less common today
Artis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,194 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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Renowned Canadian sculptor and painter
