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Arthur

Boy · Celtic · Medium name

Meaning
Bear man, bear king

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
AR-thur
Origin
Celtic

From Celtic 'artos' (bear) and Latin 'Artorius'; King Arthur's name.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

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Languages in use: Celtic, Latin, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Wales

Alternate spellings

  • ArturGerman / Slavic

    European form without the h.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • King Arthur

    Legendary British king of the late 5th and early 6th centuries, central figure of Arthurian legend.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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