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Artemis

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toastofthetown · 10/08/2023 18:32

What’s the Mumsnet view on Artemis? I love it, but it was met with an instant dismissal from my husband. Does the NASA Artemis project change your view on the name?

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ZoyaTheDestroyer · 16/08/2023 09:22

gjg · 16/08/2023 08:42

I really like it, I know one aged 21 and she often goes by Amy.

I like it too but it’s not a great advert for Artemis if she has to use a completely different name as a wearable diminutive!

SomethingNastyInTheBallPool · 16/08/2023 08:50

Love it. Classical but strong and not frilly.

(Like a PP, I have an Iranian-American colleague called Artemis - must be a thing!)

gjg · 16/08/2023 08:42

I really like it, I know one aged 21 and she often goes by Amy.

Nameday · 16/08/2023 08:25

I love it! It's a strong name, not too cutesy but beautiful

Roselilly36 · 16/08/2023 06:39

Awful

CurlewKate · 16/08/2023 06:34

It will always be Artemis Fowl to me. And therefore really annoying because he's a boy. Also-no shortenings.

Have you considered Juno if you're thinking goddesses?

cornflakesandtea · 16/08/2023 06:32

I love it!!! It's my current favourite girls name but I just wouldn't have the balls to use it (aside from the fact I won't be having any more children either!). I think it's lovely. Such a strong name

Elspethelf · 16/08/2023 06:28

I love it! The NASA mission doesn’t put me off, but to be transparent I named my son Mars ;)

With a long name consider there may be nicknames that are out of your control and if you’re ok with that. I don’t love Art/Artie, I’m ok with Missy and I really like Misty.

RavingStyle · 15/08/2023 11:13

HandScreen · 11/08/2023 21:32

I would say it is a boy's name, because of the famous Artemis Fowl book series.

Artemis is a Greek goddess. It's a female name.

Artemis Fowl was bizarrely named. The name (in part) put me off reading the books!

Daisybuttercup12345 · 15/08/2023 01:01

Really awful.
Think of a real person having to spend a lifetime with this.

KirstenBlest · 14/08/2023 11:23

@Allthegoodnamesarechosen , thanks. I bought it as 'wormwood' I think. We called it 'white wormwood' when I was growing up - I think it was a wild flower.

ZoyaTheDestroyer · 13/08/2023 23:11

I prefer Diana, or perhaps Selene / Selena.

HandScreen · 11/08/2023 21:32

I would say it is a boy's name, because of the famous Artemis Fowl book series.

HahahaBoomBoom · 11/08/2023 21:23

Love it!

Carouselfish · 11/08/2023 18:20

Love it. See also Athena, Atalanta.

Allthegoodnamesarechosen · 11/08/2023 17:27

Naked 😡naughty text. Named , of course.

since I’ve returned, I will say that feverfew is also very bitter and used to be recommended as a cure for headache.

Allthegoodnamesarechosen · 11/08/2023 17:25

KirstenBlest · 10/08/2023 19:49

Artemisia plant

That is feverfew! It isn’t even the same plant family as Artemisia. Virtually all the artemisias have silvery or grey leaves ( I grow several) and tiny inconspicuous flowers. that’s why they were naked for the moon Goddess.

Artemisia is a key ingredient for absinthe. It used to be recommended as a moth repellent, as well.

TheGirlWhoLived · 11/08/2023 17:20

I love it, I would definitely choose it if I had another daughter.
Other names I liked with a similar vibe were Arietty, Arya, Antigone and Persephone

wherethewaterisdarker · 11/08/2023 17:15

I love it (but I am a classicist). Not everyone will understand its meaning but I don’t think that matters as it’s a beautiful word on its own too.

pamshortsbrokenbothherlegs · 11/08/2023 17:09

Love it, especially with the nickname Misty. I did briefly consider it for a second DD but eventually came to the conclusion that it was too different to DD1's name which leans more simple and sensible.

ChildrenOfTheQuorn · 11/08/2023 16:13

Artemis Fowl spoilt it for me.

PickledScrump · 10/08/2023 21:07

I love it, knew a little Artemis and she went by Artie. Lovely girl, lovely name

continentallentil · 10/08/2023 20:34

I love it

And know a fabulous one who is occasionally know as Artie

HundredMilesAnHour · 10/08/2023 20:16

I used to work with an Artemis. She was Persian (living in the US). Strong name that really suited her. I like it. Better than the usual Emily or Sophie type names.

sparklefresh · 10/08/2023 20:13

Love it. Elegant and strong.