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Arthur name meaning
First Name
534k
in the U.S.
since 1880
534k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
28k
in the U.S.
in 2010
28k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Arthur mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Arthur
User Submitted Origins
English
54%
Celtic
33%
Hebrew
6%
Welsh
4%
French
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from New Jersey, U.S. says the name Arthur is of Celtic origin and means "Strong and brave, like a bear".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Arthur means "Bear man warrior eagle" and is of African Dutch (Afrikaans) origin.
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Arthur is of Welsh origin and means "Bear man".
- A user from Philippines says the name Arthur is of Irish origin and means "Bear or warrior".
- According to 2 people from France and the United States, the name Arthur is of Anglo-Saxon / English origin and means "Strong, Brave".
- A submission from Nigeria says the name Arthur means "Brave and strong" and is of Hebrew origin.
- A submission from Massachusetts, U.S. says the name Arthur means "My Name means strong and brave" and is of American origin.
- 5 submissions from all over the world agree the name Arthur means "Bear" and is of Celtic origin.
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Arthur is of Scandinavian origin and means "Eagle of Thor".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- A legendary king of the Britons (possibly based on a historical figure in the 6th century but the story has been retold too many times to be sure); said to have led the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot
- Elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
Wiktionary
From the name of the legendary king, from Medieval Latin Arthurus, probably from Welsh arth (“bear”), from Proto-Celtic *artos (“bear”). Other suggestions include Old Welsh arth (“bear”) and ur (“man”), or a Latinized (Romano-British) name.
- A male given name from the Celtic languages.
- A patronymic surname.
- A village in Illinois
- A city in Iowa
- A rural municipality of Manitoba, Canada
- A village, the county seat of Arthur County, Nebraska.
- A ghost town in Nevada
- A city in North Dakota
- A town and community in Wisconsin
After Arthur Guinness, a famous brewer.
- (Ireland, informal) Guinness stout.
Arthur was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Norman, and Norwegian
Notable Persons Named Arthur
Notable Persons Named Arthur
Arthur Miller
Arthur Miller was a writer. Arthur was given the name Arthur Asher Miller on October 17th, 1915 in Harlem , New York, United States. He died on February 10th, 2005.
The Duke of Wellington
The Duke of Wellington was an office holder. His military service ended in 1852. The was given the name Arthur Wesley on May 1st, 1769 in 6. He died on September 14th, 1852.
Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer is an actor. Christopher was given the name Arthur Christopher Orme Plummer on December 13th, 1929 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a novelist, poet, physician, and short story. Arthur was given the name Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle on May 22nd, 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland. He passed away on July 7th, 1930.
Art Garfunkel
Art Garfunkel is a folk music, rock music, and pop music musician. He plays Piano and Vocals. He was most prominent from 1956 to present. Art was given the name Arthur Ira Garfunkel on November 5th, 1941 in Queens, New York, United States.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Arthur Schopenhauer was a philosopher. Arthur was born on February 22nd, 1788 in Gdańsk. He left this life on September 21st, 1860.
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- Art BellPresenter
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Notable Persons With the Last Name Arthur
Notable Persons With the Last Name Arthur
Chester A. Arthur
Chester A. Arthur was an Engineer-in-Chief of the New York Militia, Inspector General of the New York Militia, Quartermaster General of the New York Militia, 21st President of the United States, 20th Vice President of the United States, Engineer-in-Chief of theNew York Mili. His military service ended in 1863. Chester was born on October 5th, 1829 in Fairfield, Vermont, U.S. He died on November 18th, 1886.
James Arthur
James Arthur is a singer-songwriter. He plays Guitar and Vocals. He has had major accomplishments since 2005. James was born on March 2nd, 1988 in Middlesbrough, England, UK.
Beatrice "Bea" Arthur
Beatrice "Bea" Arthur was an actress, comedian, and singer. She was most prominent from 1947 to 2008. Beatrice was given the name Bernice Frankel on May 13th, 1922 in New York City, New York, U.S. She left this life on April 25th, 2009.
Arthur
Arthur was royalty. He holds the title Prince of Wales. Arthur was born as the child of Henry VII of England and Elizabeth of York on September 20th, 1486 in Winchester Cathedral Priory. He died on April 2nd, 1502.
Prince Arthur
Prince Arthur was a Governor General of Canada and [[#External links. His career lasted from 1874 to 1942. Prince was born as the child of Albert, Prince Consort, and Queen Victoria on May 1st, 1850 in Buckingham Palace. He died on January 16th, 1942.
Jean Arthur
Jean Arthur was an actress. She was most prominent from 1923 to 1975. Jean was given the name Gladys Georgianna Greene on October 17th, 1900 in Plattsburgh, New York, U.S. She passed away on June 19th, 1991.
Common last names for Arthur
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Arthur | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 76.63% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 15.79% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.04% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.36% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.84% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.35% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Arthur
People with the last name Arthur are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Arthur
| #62 | Most Popular Boy Names |
| #58 | Classic Boy Names |
| #9 | Old-Fashioned Boy Names |
| #30 | Boy Names Unique to the Northeast |
| #18 | Boy Names Unique to New England |