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Artie

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Artie

Pronounced AR-tee /ˈɑr.ti/High

Meaning: A pet form of Arthur — variously linked to Celtic art, 'a bear', and 'strong as a bear; a bear-man'Low

In 30 seconds: Bear; strong as a bear: Artie is a pet form of Arthur. Crisp, vintage, and warm.
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Origin LowCeltic
MeaningA pet form of Arthur — variously linked to Celtic art, 'a bear', and 'strong as a bear; a bear-man'
U.S. rank (2025)#7721 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1959
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,407

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195918802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Artie is a pet form of Arthur — variously linked to Celtic art, 'a bear', and 'strong as a bear; a bear-man'. A crisp, vintage nickname-name with old-time charm (said 'AR-tee'; full form Arthur).

In the U.S. it appears as a nickname-name. Rare as a formal name, strong-as-a-bear at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Arthur is variously linked to the Celtic art, 'a bear' — 'strong as a bear; a bear-man' — Artie is its friendly pet form, crisp and vintage (said 'AR-tee').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Arthur — pet form

Variations

ArthurArty

Nicknames

Art

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Artie mean?

Artie is a pet form of Arthur — Celtic 'a bear; strong as a bear'.

How do you pronounce Artie?

It's said AR-tee /ˈɑr.ti/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Artie a boy or girl name?

Artie is most often a boy's name.

How popular is Artie?

Artie is a rare name in the U.S.

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