The baby name Atthis is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ˈætɪs,ˈæθɪs,AT-iss,ATH-iss.
Atthis is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Atthis is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ˈætɪs,ˈæθɪs,AT-iss,ATH-iss.
Atthis is Greek in Origin.
Atthis is a rare ancient Greek feminine name (Ancient Greek Ἄτθις), likely formed from Attikē, “Attica,” the region of Athens, and understood as “Athenian (girl)” or “woman of Attica.” It appears in the lyric poetry of Sappho (7th–6th century BCE), where Atthis is addressed as a beloved companion, giving the name a literary, intimate aura. Outside poetry the name is scarcely attested, though “Atthis” also titled local histories of Attica (Atthides), reflecting the same root.
Usage virtually disappeared after antiquity and has only occasional modern revivals among classicists and admirers of Greek verse. Variants and related forms include the transliteration Attis (often avoided to prevent confusion with the Phrygian male deity), Attica/Attika, and the semantically parallel Athenais (“Athenian woman”). Possible short forms are Atti or This. The core meaning centers on Attic identity, urbanity, and cultural refinement.
Atthis does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.
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