Art

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Art means “noble one”, “strong as a bear” or “son of Arthur”.
Pronunciation
AHRT
The name Art is pronounced as “AHR-t”.
Popularity
Art is not very common as a first name, but it is widely used as a surname. It is ranked as the 2,895th most popular name for boys in the US in 2020, and the 4,351st most popular name for girls.

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Art Name meanings & History

Art is derived from the Celtic name “Artur”, which means “bear”. It is also a short form of the English name Arthur. The name Art means “noble one”, “strong as a bear” or “son of Arthur”. Short form of Arthur. Art is a versatile name that can be used for both boys and girls. It is a popular choice for parents who want a simple, one-syllable name that is not too common.

Zodiac Sign of Art: Action Aries

Synonyms of Art:

A: Ambitious,Argumentative,Action,Assertive,Aggressive,Angry

R: Resourceful,Reason,Restless,Rational

T: Tacky,Tireless,Testy,Touchy,Talkative,Truth,Doubting Thomas

Art is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Informal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name

Famous People

Famous people named Art include Art Garfunkel, the American singer-songwriter and member of the Simon & Garfunkel duo, Art Linkletter, the American radio and television personality, and Art Ross, the Canadian ice hockey player and coach.

2.) Art (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) a short form of Arthur.

Other Forms: Arte


3.) ART (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Derived from the Gaelic art (bear). Alternatively, Art is in use as a short form of Arthur, a Celtic name of unknown meaning. See ARTHUR. Pet: Artan (of the Gaelic Art). (ART)


4.) Art (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) bear-like; wealthy

Other Forms: Arte, Artie


5.) ART (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Ancient yet still popular Gaelic name derived from the Celtic Arto-s (a stone, a bear). Art has been Anglicized as Arthur, though the names are not related. (ART)


6.) ART (Male)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: Derived from the Gaelic art (bear). Art is also used as a short form of Arthur, a Celtic name of unknown meaning. See ARTHUR. (ART)


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