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Arthur
Meaning: uncertain; perhaps 'bear' · Origin: Celtic (uncertain) · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
The legendary King Arthur of Camelot. The origin is uncertain; it may come from Celtic artos, 'bear'.
Famous people named Arthur
- King Arthur
- Arthur Conan Doyle (author)
- Arthur Ashe (tennis player)
Nicknames
Art, Artie
Variants & related names
Artur, Arturo, Arthus
Arthur name art
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FAQ
What does the name Arthur mean?
Arthur means “uncertain; perhaps 'bear'”. It comes from Celtic (uncertain).
Is Arthur a popular name?
Arthur is a familiar boys' name in the UK and Australia. For exact current rankings, see the Office for National Statistics (England and Wales) and Australian state birth registries.
What are nicknames for Arthur?
Art, Artie.
What are other forms of Arthur?
Artur, Arturo, Arthus.
Similar names
Tristan · Alexander · Asher · Aiden · Anthony · Andrew
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.