US Popularity Rank: 11938

Origin: Celtic

Meaning: Bear

Artice is a girl’s name of Breton origin, from the word arth meaning “bear.” With primarily Scottish roots, this name is a variant of Artis, which can be used for both boys and girls. Artice is also a surname, originating from the French province of Artois and then transferring to Suffolk, England after the Norman conquest in 1066. This pretty name was popular from 1912 to 1953, but has not been recorded since 1990. Why not bring it back for your little one?