Artemis

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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?

Athena could be an alternative if you like goddess names.

Or Hera?

Artemisia plant

Artemis Fowl is the male protagonist in a series of children's books, if that makes any difference.

My top girl name, currently expecting DS2 not sure if we’ll try for a third yet but if I did have a daughter this would be her name without a doubt. Absolutely love how strong it is.

I like it as a name but it does give a bit of a try-hard impression, to me. Bit like calling your child Persephone or Ptolemy.

Not keen. Artemisia has a better flow and seems more like an actual name, whereas Artemis just seems incomplete and abrupt.

The aftershave is Aramis.

Love it, very strong yet feminine. I'd immediately think of the Greek goddess of hunting, not NASA or Artemis Fowl.

Not fond of it personally.

I love Artemis! I'm not sure if I'd be brave enough to use it though, but I think its really cool!

Love it. Elegant and strong.

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.

I love it

And know a fabulous one who is occasionally know as Artie

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

Artemis Fowl spoilt it for me.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Love it. See also Athena, Atalanta.

Love it!

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

I prefer Diana, or perhaps Selene / Selena.

@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.