Meaning: Origin unknown; a bear connection is one theory
The story
Arthur is central to medieval British legend, but the name’s origin is unresolved. Celtic bear compounds and the Roman family name Artorius are competing explanations.
Nicknames
- Art
- Artie
- Arty
Spellings & variants
- Arturo
- Artur
- Artús
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Arthur comes from Welsh and English.
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