| Meaning | bear, noble |
| Origin | Celtic, English |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Art |
About Art
Short, sharp, and endlessly creative, Art delivers maximum impact in just three letters. This name speaks to imagination and expression, evoking images of galleries, studios, and boundless creativity. Despite its brevity, Art carries substantial weight and gravitas. It's accessible yet sophisticated, simple yet profound. The name works seamlessly in professional contexts while maintaining an approachable, friendly quality in casual settings. Art has timeless appeal, never feeling dated or trendy. It's a name that requires no nickname, standing perfectly complete on its own. For parents who value minimalism and meaning, Art represents an elegant choice that honors creativity without being overly precious about it. The name's versatility allows it to complement virtually any surname, and its single-syllable punch ensures it's never forgotten or mispronounced.
Nicknames for Art
| Artie |
| Arty |
| T |
| Ty |
Famous People Named Art
| Art Garfunkel | American musician and singer |
| Art Spiegelman | American cartoonist and author |
| Art Carney | American actor and comedian |
| Art Blakey | American jazz drummer and bandleader |
| Art Linkletter | Canadian-American radio and television personality |
| Art Howe | Former professional baseball player and manager |
| Art Malik | British actor |
| Art Shell | Former American football player and coach |
| Art Modell | Former owner of the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens |
| Art Donovan | Former American football defensive tackle |
| Art Neville | American musician and member of The Neville Brothers |
| Art Buchwald | American humorist and columnist |
| Art Fleming | Original host of the TV game show "Jeopardy!" |
| Art Hanes | American politician and businessman |
| Art Alexakis | American musician, frontman of the band Everclear |
| Art Farmer | American jazz trumpeter and flugelhorn player |
| Art Barr | American professional wrestler |
| Art Lund | American singer and actor |
| Art Hindle | Canadian actor |
| Art Fowler | Former Major League Baseball pitcher and coach |
Characters Named Art
| Art Vandelay | Seinfeld - TV show |
| Art Land | Parks and Recreation - TV show |
| Art Pearson | This Is Us - TV show |
| Art the Chimpanzee | Night at the Museum - film |
| Art Galt | Stephen King's The Dark Tower series |
| Art Bigotti | The Simpsons - animated TV show |
| Art Lean | The Hardy Boys - book series |