♂ Name Arthur

Baby name Arthur
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Arthur is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Arthur come from?

The name Arthur derived from the name Artus, which is of several origins. It could be derived from the Roman surname Artorius or from Latin Arcturus or Greek Arktouros (Ἀρκτοῦρος). Arthur could also be of Celtic or Nordic origin (originally Arnthor (Arnþórr)).

What does the name Arthur mean?

Arthur means “bear” (from Proto-Celtic “*artos”). Arthur is as well a combination of “eagle” (from Old Norse “ari/ǫrn”) and “Thor” (the God of Thunder). Besides, Arthur means “guardian of the bear” (from ancient Greek “árktos/ᾰ̓́ρκτος” = bear + “oûros/οὖρος” = guardian).

Pronunciation of Arthur

Variants of the name Arthur

Artur Artuur

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Popularity of the name Arthur

Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Arthur is currently ranked #191 on the name leaderboard. It is one of the most popular baby names.

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