Arty
AHR-tee
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Celtic
Total Births
158
Peak Year
#11 in 1961
First Recorded
1936
Style
Cute & Playful, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A diminutive of Arthur, which has debated origins. Potentially from Celtic elements meaning 'bear-man' or 'noble'. It can also be a short form of Artemas.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Arty Shaw
American jazz clarinetist and bandleader
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