Myrtis

Myrtis: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “myrtle”
Origin: Greek
Say it: MER-tis · 2 syllables
Used for: Girls

Feminine form related to Myrtle, from the name of the myrtle plant, ultimately from Greek myrtos. Myrtis is also attested as an ancient Greek personal name.

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How popular is Myrtis?

20240 per million US babies

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Babies named Myrtis in 20240

Peak year1910

Total US babies since 18806,126

Myrtis was not given to enough US babies in 2024 to appear in the records.

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Myrtis questions

What does the name Myrtis mean?

Myrtis means "myrtle". It comes from Greek. Feminine form related to Myrtle, from the name of the myrtle plant, ultimately from Greek myrtos. Myrtis is also attested as an ancient Greek personal name.

Is Myrtis a boy or girl name?

Myrtis is mainly a girl's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Myrtis?

Myrtis was given to fewer than 5 babies of either sex in 2024; its peak year was 1910.

How do you pronounce Myrtis?

Myrtis is usually pronounced MER-tis.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.