Atlantis
at-LAN-tis
Atlantis is a unisex name of Greek origin, meaning “Named after the legendary island mentioned in Plato's writings. It represents mystery, advanced civilization, and the sea.”. It currently ranks #12284 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2001.
What Atlantis Means
“Named after the legendary island mentioned in Plato's writings. It represents mystery, advanced civilization, and the sea.”
The Story of Atlantis
This name echoes from legend, a submerged kingdom of mystery and wonder, a whispered promise of the extraordinary.
Atlantis is a name drawn directly from Plato's philosophical dialogues, describing a powerful and advanced island civilization that sank into the sea. It represents a lost world of incredible innovation, utopian ideals, and profound connection to the ocean's depths. The name carries an inherent sense of mystery, grandeur, and the allure of the undiscovered.
To call your child Atlantis is to embrace the unknown, the boundless potential that lies beneath the surface. When you write this name, you are marking a declaration of wonder, an anticipation of the deep intelligence and adventurous spirit you envision for them. It’s a name that speaks of possibility, like charting an unknown sea, knowing a remarkable world awaits discovery.
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Peak Year
#38 in 2001
Total Births
604
First Recorded
1977
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