Metis

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Pronounced MEE-tiss /ˈmi.tɪs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek metis, 'wisdom; skill; cunning/practical counsel'; the Titaness of wisdom, the first wife of Zeus and mother of Athena; we note the TitanessLow

In 30 seconds: Wisdom; skill; cunning counsel: Metis is the Greek Titaness of wisdom. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MEE-tiss'). We note the Titaness.

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MeaningFrom the Greek metis, 'wisdom; skill; cunning/practical counsel'; the Titaness of wisdom, the first wife of Zeus and mother of Athena; we note the Titaness

History & Origin

Metis comes from the Greek metis, 'wisdom; skill; cunning/practical counsel'; the Titaness of wisdom, the first wife of Zeus and mother of Athena (we note the Titaness). A crisp, classic name (said 'MEE-tiss').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (also a moon of Jupiter). Rare, wisdom at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Metis is 'wisdom; skill; cunning counsel' in Greek — the Titaness of wisdom, first wife of Zeus and mother of Athena — a crisp, storied name (we note the Titaness; said 'MEE-tiss').

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References — Metis — Greek mythology; Titaness

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Metis mean?

Metis is Greek for 'wisdom; skill; cunning counsel'; the Titaness of wisdom and mother of Athena. We note the Titaness.

How do you pronounce Metis?

It's said MEE-tiss /ˈmi.tɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Metis a boy or girl name?

Metis is a girl's name.

How popular is Metis?

Metis is a very rare name in the U.S.