Arthur

Boy

Origin: Celtic · Old English Welsh

Meaning

“uncertain; possibly from Celtic artos, "bear", or the Roman name Artorius”

Cultural Notes

Arthur is the legendary British king of Camelot whose stories have shaped Western literature for over a thousand years.

Popularity

Rarity: common
Peak decade: 1910s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Arthur

  • Arthur Conan Doyle, Arthur Ashe, Prince Arthur

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