Probably to emphasize the character's almost transhuman superiority (he is a genius...) and specifically, his darker intent (...and a criminal mastermind). I say this last part because Artemis was the goddess of the moon.
As to why a male character was given a female name, I'm afraid I don't know.
Eoin colfer
Yes, Eoin Colfer is planning on writing an 8th and final Artemis Fowl book.
According to the "Artemis Fowl Confidential" website, Eoin Colfer has two sons: Finn, who was born in 1997; and Séan, who was born in 2003. http://artemis-fowl.com/author_biography.php
Eoin Colfer.
Eoin Colfer.
The Eoin Colfer novels that feature a boy genius are from the "Artemis Fowl" series, which follows the adventures of a young criminal mastermind named Artemis Fowl.
Eoin Colfer is the author of the series.
The name of Eoin Colfer's teenage criminal mastermind is Artemis Fowl.
Mulch Diggums is a dwarf in Artemis Fowl.
Artemis Fowl
Artemis Fowl
Eoin Colfer, the author of the Artemis Fowl series, has two brothers.