Arthur
AR-thur
Popularity
#12265
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Celtic
Total Births
548,057
Peak Year
#10,579 in 1921
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Arthur is a Celtic name of uncertain meaning, possibly related to the Welsh word for 'bear' (arth) or a Roman family name Artorius.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
King Arthur
Legendary British leader in medieval romances.
Arthur Miller
American playwright and essayist.
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