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Mcarthur

mak-AR-thur

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Irish

Total Births

2,275

Peak Year

#290 in 1942

First Recorded

1912

Style

Strong & Bold, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An Irish and Scottish surname meaning 'son of Arthur,' referring to the legendary King Arthur.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Douglas MacArthur

    American five-star general and Field Marshal of the Philippine Army.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

LeadershipBraveHonorableResolute

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