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Art

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Boy Name day: November 15
Origin: Celtic. Meaning: the bear, the valiant.
Probably from the Celtic artos, "bear", symbol of strength and courage; sometimes linked to the Roman nomen Artorius.

Name day for Art

November 15

Why this day? Art is a short form of Arthur, and shares its name day.

Art is celebrated in the United States and Germany on November 5; France on November 15; Brazil on December 11.

The story of the name Art

Art is a short form of Arthur. It keeps its origin (Celtic) and meaning — the bear, the valiant, and shares its name day, November 15.

On birth records, Art is rarely written as such: the Arts are Arthurs (138,480 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Arthur page. Art is also a short form of Artur, Artus.

Frequently asked questions about Art

What does Art mean?

Art is a short form of Arthur, which means the bear, the valiant.

When is Art's name day?

November 15, together with Arthur: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Art a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Arthur.

Art's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 8/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

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Friendship potential for Art

Love potential for Art

Professional potential for Art

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Océane42%
  3. Lilou42%
  4. Louna43%
  5. Georgette43%
  6. Zoé43%
  7. Anaïs45%
  8. Ophélie46%
  9. Paulette47%
  10. Cindy48%

Crush potential for Art

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