Girl Name · Latin Origin
Arbutus
Arbutus — a girl name from the Latin tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Strawberry tree", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Arvid is on your shortlist, Arbutus belongs in the same conversation.
Arbutus meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Strawberry tree
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Arbutus to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Arbutus as A·R·B·U·T·U·S, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Arbutus is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Arbutus variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Arbutusa, Arbutuse, Arbutusy, Arbutu.
- Nicknames: Arbu and A.
- Middle names: Pair Arbutus with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Arbutus middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Arvid, Artemus, Arabella, Arvella, Arville — full picks on the sibling names for Arbutus guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Arbutus? Browse our names like Arbutus guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Arbutus
What does the name Arbutus mean?
Arbutus means "Strawberry tree" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Arbutus?
Arbutus originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Arbutus?
Arbutus has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Arbutus a boy's or girl's name?
Arbutus is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Arbutus in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Arbutus sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Arbutus?
Names that share Arbutus's sound and style include Arvid, Artemus, Arabella, Arvella, Arville.
What middle names pair well with Arbutus?
Good middle-name fits for Arbutus pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Arbutus is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Arbutus is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Arbutus?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Arbutus share its rhythm without rhyming — Arvid, Artemus, Arabella all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.