Arthur name meaning

✍ Updated on: March 17th, 2023

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Celtic and Germanic

Usage: English, Hindi, German, Icelandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Tamil and Telugu

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Arthur

a-rthur

Meaning: Rock, Bear, Stone and Arthur was a Great King Lives In 6Th Century

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What does Arthur mean?

Eternal and Loved Arthur substantially is used in Danish, Malayalam, German, Kannada, Swedish, Oriya, Tamil, Marathi, Hindi, Norwegian, Telugu, English, Gujarati, Bengali, Icelandic and Finnish, meaning of Arthur is "Noble Strength, Bear, Stone or Arthur was a Great King Lives In 6Th Century" which came from Celtic and Germanic is used as a gender insensitive name. Arthur is equivalent of Arthur in English language. Arthur is celebrated on November 15th.

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What do we think of Arthur as a name for a newborn?

Arthur is a popular baby boy name that has become increasingly popular in recent times. It originates from Celtic mythology and means 'bear', 'strong man' or Thor. This name has been associated with great warriors and leaders throughout history, including King Arthur of Camelot. It's a timeless, classic name that exudes strength and power, making it a great choice for parents looking to give their baby boy an inspiring and distinctive name. Its popularity also makes it easy to find personalized items like books, toys, or clothes with the name Arthur on them - a bonus for any new parent looking to create lasting memories for their little one. Overall, Arthur is an excellent choice for parents seeking a strong and timeless baby boy name without giving too much thought to its meaning or origin.

How do I pronounce Arthur?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Arthur is a-rthur. ar-thur is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Arthur

Artorius, Artus, Aart, Arthus, Ardus

Nicknames for Arthur

Common nicknames for name Arthur include:

Names that rhyme with Arthur

How popular is the name Arthur?

an extremely popular name in United States having over 532101 recievers in 254 years of usage. The name is current favorite of the parents, in 1880, the moniker grabbed the 14th spot and 10526 baby boys were given the name. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names an astounding 74 times Also, Arthur is a popular name in England and Wales given to over 21199 babies in 23 years. Currently the name is hotter than ever, it ranked 7th when 3644 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. Moreover, the first name has been to the top 10 baby names 1 times Also, a popular name in France having over 117712 recievers in 126 years of usage. At present the name is rising, in 2018, 4261 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 7th position. Moreover, the name has been to the top 10 baby names 4 times Also, a popular name in Belgium with over 11091 new-borns have been given the name since 1995. Presently the moniker is on a rise, in 2018, 610 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 1st position. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 5 baby names 9 times

A common name in Switzerland with over 1914 new-borns have been given the name since 1998. At present peaked at the charts, the moniker grabbed the 42nd spot and 157 baby boys were given the name. Also, Arthur is common in Netherlands where over 519 new-borns have been given the name since 2015. The name is current favorite of the parents, in 2019, 131 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 125th position. Also, Arthur is a common name in Denmark given to over 1559 babies in 7 years. Currently the name is hotter than ever, it ranked 13rd when 307 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names 7 times Also, Arthur is a common name in New South Wales given to over 943 babies in 10 years. Presently the moniker is on a rise, in 2019, it ranked 51st when 166 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. Also, Arthur is common in Queensland where over 434 new-borns have been given the name since 1960. At present the name is rising, in 2019, 133 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 47th position. Also, Arthur is common in Victoria where over 311 new-borns have been given the name since 2017. Recently the name is rising, in 2019, the moniker grabbed the 53rd spot and 141 baby boys were given the name.

Arthur is a familiar baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 100 names. Recently in 2018, 92 babies were given Arthur and it reached its peak ranking, 73 on boy names chart. Over 1341 people have been named Arthur in Ireland. Arthur is a unique baby name in Western Australia, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 100 names. Recently in 2019, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 50 on boy names chart when 47 babies were named Arthur.

Arthur is a rare baby name in Northern Territory where it is still in use and also in Western Australia. But Arthur is a popular baby name in England where every 1 in 900 have the name as well as in, Brazil, Philippines, Germany, Canada, DR Congo, South Africa, Ghana, Madagascar, Malawi, Liberia, Jamaica, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Australia, Kenya and Scotland. As per our research, over 910000 people has been named Arthur globally.

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Arthur in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	6955	5095	0	191
	2854	705	10	0

Numerological analysis of Arthur

To have letter A as your cornerstone means having a leadership attitude. In order to keep your motivation high, you must interact with people every now and then. Having number 1 as your personality no represents your determination, strong will to change the world and ambition. You need to listen to people occasionally to make them feel better and important. You like to establish deep connections for life rather than just hang around with different people all the time.

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Sibling Names for Arthur

Introducing the timeless and classic name for your baby boy, Arthur. Whether you're looking for inspiration or simply love this name, we've compiled a list of sibling names that are perfect to complement your little one's moniker. From traditional picks to modern twists, there's something for every family. So without further ado, check out our top sibling names for Arthur below!

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Famous people named Arthur

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